Zinc Bisglycinate 30mg | Chelated Zinc | Immune and Antioxidant Support

Key Benefits

• Supports immune function and helps maintain a healthy immune response
• Helps maintain antioxidant defences against oxidative stress
• Supports wound healing and helps maintain healthy skin integrity
• Supports healthy growth and development and helps maintain reproductive health
• Helps maintain healthy vision and supports eye health
• Chelated bisglycinate form for superior absorption and gentle gastrointestinal tolerability
• 30mg elemental zinc per capsule, 60 vegan capsules per bottle

What This Is

This is a chelated zinc supplement providing 30mg of elemental zinc per capsule in the bisglycinate form, the most bioavailable and gastrointestinally gentle form of zinc available. Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the human body and is one of the most important micronutrients for immune function, antioxidant defence, wound healing, and healthy growth and development. Zinc bisglycinate is formed by chelating zinc with two molecules of the amino acid glycine, creating a stable, highly bioavailable mineral amino acid chelate that is absorbed through amino acid transport pathways rather than competing with other minerals for absorption. Health Canada licensed and manufactured in Canada to GMP standards.

The Science

Why Zinc Is Essential

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that serves as a structural component and catalytic cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in virtually every major metabolic pathway in the human body. It is required for DNA synthesis, protein synthesis, cell division, immune cell development and function, antioxidant enzyme activity, wound healing, taste and smell perception, and reproductive health. The human body has no dedicated zinc storage system, making consistent daily intake through diet or supplementation essential for maintaining adequate zinc status. Zinc deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies globally, affecting an estimated 17% of the world's population.

Why Bisglycinate Form Is Superior

Zinc is available in many supplemental forms including zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, and zinc bisglycinate. The form of zinc significantly affects both its bioavailability and its gastrointestinal tolerability. Zinc oxide and zinc sulfate, the most common and least expensive forms, have relatively low bioavailability and frequently cause nausea, stomach upset, and gastrointestinal discomfort, particularly when taken on an empty stomach. Zinc bisglycinate is a chelated form in which zinc is bound to two molecules of glycine, the simplest amino acid. This chelation protects zinc from competing with other minerals (such as calcium, iron, and copper) for absorption in the intestine, and allows it to be absorbed through amino acid transport pathways, resulting in significantly higher bioavailability and substantially better gastrointestinal tolerability compared to inorganic zinc forms.

Zinc and Immune Function

Zinc is one of the most critical micronutrients for immune function. It is required for the development, differentiation, and function of virtually every type of immune cell, including T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, natural killer cells, neutrophils, and macrophages. Zinc supports the integrity of the skin and mucosal barriers that serve as the body's first line of defence against pathogens, and plays a role in the production of cytokines that coordinate the immune response. Even mild zinc deficiency is associated with impaired immune function, making adequate zinc status essential for maintaining a healthy immune response year round.

Zinc and Antioxidant Defence

Zinc is a structural component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body's primary endogenous antioxidant enzymes, which neutralizes superoxide free radicals and protects cells from oxidative damage. Zinc also supports antioxidant defence indirectly by maintaining the structural integrity of cell membranes and protecting sulfhydryl groups in proteins from oxidative modification. Adequate zinc status is essential for maintaining the body's antioxidant defence capacity.

Zinc and Wound Healing

Zinc plays a critical role in all phases of wound healing including inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling. It is required for collagen synthesis, keratinocyte migration, and the activity of matrix metalloproteinases involved in tissue repair. Zinc deficiency is associated with impaired wound healing, and zinc supplementation supports the wound healing process by ensuring adequate availability of this essential cofactor at all stages of tissue repair.

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Zinc Bisglycinate (elemental zinc) 30mg Chelated amino acid form | Superior bioavailability and gastrointestinal tolerability | Supports immune function, antioxidant defences, wound healing, and healthy growth and development

Non Medicinal Ingredients

Vegetable capsule (hypromellose), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source). No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80081715 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• Independently tested Purity and potency verified by a third party laboratory
• Chelated bisglycinate form Superior bioavailability and gentle on the stomach versus zinc oxide or zinc sulfate
• 30mg elemental zinc Per capsule, a clinically meaningful daily dose
• Vegan capsules Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
• Non GMO Free from genetically modified organisms
• Gluten free Suitable for those with gluten sensitivities
• 60 capsules Two month supply at one capsule per day

Who This Product Is For

• Adults seeking daily immune function and antioxidant support from a highly bioavailable zinc form
• Those who have experienced nausea or stomach upset from other zinc supplements and need a gentler form
• Individuals with increased zinc requirements due to dietary gaps, vegetarian or vegan diets, or increased physiological demand
• Those seeking wound healing and skin health support from an essential trace mineral
• Health conscious consumers who prioritize Health Canada licensed, GMP manufactured products

How to Use

Take 1 capsule daily with food and a full glass of water, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Taking zinc with food reduces the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort and does not significantly impair absorption of the bisglycinate form. For best results, use consistently as part of a daily wellness routine.

Safety and Cautions

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Long term supplementation with zinc above recommended levels may interfere with copper absorption. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking antibiotics (particularly tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones), or taking medications for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Do not use if the seal is broken or missing

NPN 80081715. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.