ZINC

Current research demonstrates the major importance of zinc as an essential mineral. Some important functions for zinc are for growth in general including foetal growth, the health of the brain, maintenance of skin and tissue health, the body's immune system, and sexual maturation and fertility. Zinc also plays key roles in the senses of vision and taste and in every major metabolic pathway in the body. Think
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Are we getting enough zinc?

Why Zinc is so important
The U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance is 15mg zinc for those over the age of 11, 20mg for pregnant and 25mg for lactating women. Figures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food show that the typical UK household diet provides an average of 9.1mg, less than two-thirds the level of the U.S.R.D.A.
Those particularly at risk of dietary zinc deficiency include vegetarians, crash dieters, smokers, heavy drinkers, users of the contraceptive pill, consumers of large amounts of wheat bran or soya products, persons recovering from surgical operations, pregnant and lactating woman, and those with very demanding lifestyles. ThinkQuicker
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Professor Bryce-Smith

Derek Bryce-Smith, Professor of Organic Chemistry at Reading University, is the co-author of "The Zinc Solution" and one of the world's leading authorities on the importance to the body of zinc and other trace elements. He invented the famous "Zinc Test" which was first reported in "The Lancet," has subsequently been featured extensively on T.V., radio, and in newspapers and magazines, and is being increasingly used by nutritionists.

Two important Zinc products
Check Zinc
Check Zinc is a dual purpose formulation that can be used as a food supplement or treated as a taste test.
Professor Bryce-Smith, who devised the product, recommends that, when taken as a food supplement, one 5ml spoon of Check Zinc should be taken with water or orange juice, preferably at least one hour after any meal.
For use as a taste test, you stir 5ml of Check Zinc into 60ml (2 fl.oz.) of water and immediately swirl one 5ml spoonful in the mouth for 10 seconds. You will then experience one of four taste sensations.
Full details on the carton will enable you to interpret this test and take appropriate action.
Each bottle contains 50ml of Check Zinc.

High Zinc
High Zinc contains 30 easy-to-swallow capsules containing Zinc Citrate for optimum absorption. Each capsule provides 15mg of elemental zinc, equivalent to the U.S.R.D.A. for those over the age of 11.
High Zinc has been formulated in consultation with Professor Bryce-Smith and following a review of the latest research on zinc supplements.
The citrate form of the nutrient is used because it is a well absorbed form of zinc that is found in human milk. It is also a gentle form for those with sensitive digestive Systems. thinkquicker.blogspot.com

Available from your local health food store or chemist.
In case of difficulty write to:
Dietary Specialties Ltd.
Burford House, 179-181 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4LN