Life Vitamins Chelated Zinc is excellent formula to restore zinc for normal function of enzymes.
Zinc is necessary for the functioning of more than 300 different enzymes and, as such, it plays a vital role in an enormous number of biological processes. Zinc is a cofactor in a number of enzymatic reactions involved in carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Its immunologic activities include regulation of T lymphocytes, CD4, natural killer cells, and interleukin II. In addition, zinc has been claimed to possess antiviral activity. Zinc is an important cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). It has been shown to play a role in wound healing, especially following burns or surgical incisions. Zinc is necessary for the maturation of sperm and normal fetal development. It is involved in sensory perception (taste, smell, and vision) and controls the release of stored vitamin A from the liver. Within the endocrine system, zinc has been shown to regulate insulin activity and promote the conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine.
