Zinc is an incredibly versatile mineral that plays multiple important roles in the body, including contributing to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, skin and nails and contributing to the normal metabolism of both fatty acids & carbohydrates. This beneficial mineral even plays a role in everyday processes such as building proteins, immunity and cognitive function. Zinc also plays a role in reproduction, contributing to normal fertility, in males Zinc also helps to maintain normal testosterone levels in the blood. Incredibly, Zinc also plays a role in cell division and even contributes to normal DNA synthesis. Eating a diet that contains foods rich in Zinc, such as meats, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy, whole grains or even dark chocolate can help to maintain healthy levels of this multifunctional mineral, however some people prefer to top-up by taking a daily supplement. Our handy daily supplement provides 3.75mg of Zinc from Zinc Gluconate in each lozenge, plus 60mg of Vitamin C. Our in-house experts have selected a tummy friendly ‘low acid’ form of Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate, great for those with a sensitive stomach. Our Zinc Lozenges also contain 25mg of Rosehip powder, an additional and natural source of Vitamin C. These refreshing, mint-flavoured lozenges should ideally be sucked slowly and can be taken up to 4 times per day. Our handy Zinc Lozenges are suitable for a wide variety of dietary needs, they are naturally sweetened with stevia and completely vegan friendly.