Quest Synergistic Zinc 20 mg is a high-quality zinc supplement that includes copper and beta carotene to ensure the bioavailability and bioactivity of zinc. Soil deficiency of zinc is widespread in North America, often resulting in deficiency in the diet. Zinc is essential for many physiological processes, including growth and development, reproductive health, wound healing, and the immune system.

Ingredients

Each easy-to-swallow caplet of Quest Synergistic Zinc contains 20 mg of zinc (HVP* chelate), 1 mg of copper (HVP* chelate), and 5,000 IU of beta carotene (provitamin A). This product contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavours, or added sugar, starch, milk products, yeast, gluten, or salt.

*HVP = hydrolyzed vegetable (rice) protein.

Recommended Daily Allowance:
Dosage of each nutrient varies, depending on age.

Food Sources:
Zinc: Oysters and other shellfish, fish, red meat, dark meat of poultry, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Copper: Organ meats, shellfish, nuts and seeds, whole grains.
Beta Carotene: Orange/red fruits and vegetables such as carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, beets, tomatoes, peaches, cantaloupe, and dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, collards.

Cause of Deficiency:
Zinc: Poor diet, excess fibre, excess phytic acid from a diet high in legumes and whole grains, Crohn's disease.
Copper: Malabsorption syndromes, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis.
Beta Carotene: Lack of fruits and vegetables in the diet.

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Zinc: Susceptibility to infection, slow wound healing, diminished appetite, impaired sense of taste and smell, impaired night vision.
Copper: Anemia unresponsive to iron, osteoporosis..
Beta Carotene: Oxidative damage such as premature aging, cataracts.

Complementary Nutrients:
Zinc: A healthy diet.
Copper: A healthy diet.
Beta Carotene: Preformed vitamin A, bioflavonoids, fats in the diet

Generally well tolerated at recommended dosage. High doses may cause adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal and include nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Other adverse reactions include a metallic taste, headache, and drowsiness. Amounts over 150 mg per day may cause toxicity.

About Quest Vitamins

Quest was started in the 1950's by a vegetarian weightlifter who was passionate in leading the industry by providing quality products with great formulations. 'Quality without Question' was then created and followed throughout the years. Today, with Purity Life, it isn't just 'Quality without Question' - it is 'Expecting Excellence'. Quest continues to provide innovative products using a 'back-to-basics' philosophy, creating a balance of body, mind and spirit.