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Dietary SupplementFoundationImmune SupportGluten FreeIf there were a super mineral then zinc would be a contender. Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is crucial to more than 200 enzymatic reactions and it plays a key role in growth immune function testosterone metabolism and numerous other functions in your body.Clinical studies demonstrate zinc supplementation increases general wellness and has a beneficial impact on connective tissue as well as reproductive and eye health.If the body has trouble absorbing a nutrient then it can't obtain the nutrient’s benefits. Thorne offers two highly absorbable forms of zinc: Zinc Picolinate and Zinc Bisglycinate. Zinc Picolinate is zinc that is bound to the organic acid picolinic acid which is naturally made in the body from the amino acid L-Tryptophan. Zinc Bisglycinate is zinc that is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine – creating a true amino acid chelate.Benefits of Thorne’s zinc supplement suite:Zinc is necessary for the development and function of the cells related to immune response.Zinc is essential for activating a certain group of white blood cells – called T-lymphocytes (T-cells) – that moderate the body’s inflammatory response during times of immune stressStudies have found that the antioxidant-promoting properties of zinc help mitigate oxidative stress – a process that damages cells and tissues and can lead to several chronic health conditionsZinc promotes healthy skin and eyes.Zinc supports the body's normal production of testosterone a hormone essential for building lean muscle mass.