Required for a whole range of physiological functions, zinc in the body is in constant demand and needs to be replenished daily to maintain optimal zinc status. Dietary sources of zinc often contain multiple minerals, all of which compete for absorption via saturable uptake pathways. Providing two chelated and fully reacted forms of zinc targets multiple uptake pathways. Zinc bisglycinate & picolinate elevate levels far more efficiently than standard zinc supplements.

Dietary inhibitors, including phytates and oxalates (found in high amounts in whole grains, leafy greens, seeds and legumes) can bind to zinc, preventing absorption. We use fully reacted zinc picolinate, which provides zinc with picolinic acid, the body's natural mineral chelator, to prevent zinc from binding with dietary antinutrients. Zinc bisglycinate provides zinc in an amino acid complex with glycine, a well-tolerated chelate that bypasses the usual route of zinc absorption and instead targets amino acid transporters in the gut. This prevents competition for mineral absorption and provides superior absorption.

Not only do zinc and copper compete for absorption in the body, but the body also works hard to regulate blood levels within a tight range. During illness, the body may up-regulate levels of one mineral over the other due to increased demand. With both minerals essential for supporting immune function and antioxidant defence systems, it is important to maintain nutritional balance for long-term health.