Health Benefits of Zinc Complex

Deep Blue Health Zinc Complex helps to stimulate the immune system and provide the nutrients required by the body to naturally improve connective tissue and reduce inflammation. Zinc helps fight infection and by doing so helps balance the immune response.

Zinc Complex is a combination of New Zealand oyster powder; a natural source of zinc, zinc gluconate and selenium. It is made to FDA requirements for the maximum daily allowance of zinc. Our oyster powder has been tested by Assure Quality Laboratories to ensure appropriate levels of natural zinc.

New Zealand waters are home to plump tasty oysters valued for their nutritional content. Deep Blue Health oyster powder is a natural source of zinc, essential fatty acids and amino acids, in particular taurine which supports nerve function and energy.

Recent research has shown that the amino acids and minerals in oyster powder can also assist with skin conditions such as acne and improve the rate of repair and cell regeneration. Deep Blue Health Zinc Complex is a high potency skin health formulation.

Benefits

Stimulates the immune system
Promotes skin health
Reduces acne scarring
Maintains overall health and energy levels

Quality Guarantee
NZ laboratory quality tested. This product is made under internationally recognised HACCP Principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Ingredients
Dosage
Cautions
FAQs

Each capsule contains 350mg Dried Oyster powder, 107mg Zinc Gluconate (equivalent to 15mg elemental Zinc), 30mg Selenomethionine (equivalent to 150µg Selenium) and encapsulating materials. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Take one capsule daily as a dietary food supplement or as professionally advised. To avoid irritating the stomach, take zinc with food.
Not recommended for people allergic to shellfish. Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. This product has been formulated for teenagers & adults, it is not recommended to give to young children.
Q: What is Zinc?
A: Zinc is a trace element, Zinc is necessary for normal growth and development, healthy hair, immunity and wound healing and normal taste sensation.

Q: What is the daily maximum for Zinc?
A: The Upper Limit for adults (US RDA) is 40mg/day.

Q: What is the difference between Zinc Gluconate and Zinc Oxide?
A: Zinc Gluconate is an especially well-absorbed form of zinc used in supplements. Zinc Oxide is a mineral used in sunscreens that should be used on you, not in you.

Q: Who needs more Zinc and why?
A: Teenagers need more zinc to help with their growth and development. Vegetarians. The absorption of zinc, and iron, is lower in vegetarian diets because vegetarians eat more legumes and wholegrains (these contain phytates, which reduce zinc absorption) while avoiding meat (which is a good source of zinc).

Q: What is Selenium?
A: Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for cognitive function, a healthy immune system and skin health for both men and women.

Q: What is the daily maximum for Selenium?
A: The Upper Limit (US RDA) is 400μg/day.

Q: What is Acne?
A: Acne is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and greasy skin, and may result in scarring.

Q: How do the nutrients in Oysters help my skin?
A: Oysters have very high levels of key trace elements and bioactive enzymes, which can be very useful in the treatment of acne. These include minerals such as zinc, copper, iodine, manganese and selenium. All bound in protein structures which make them highly bio-available.

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