Haya Labs Zinc Picolinate 60 caps - high-quality zinc chelate
High-quality zinc from Haya Labs in the form of zinc picolinate is a chelated form of a mineral with a strong biological effect. Zinc is one of the most important trace elements in the human body, necessary for the proper functioning of numerous biological processes. Its adequate supply ensures that nearly 300 different enzymatic processes function properly in your body.
How does zinc work?
Zinc participates in so many metabolic pathways and cellular processes that its deficiency can have wide and diverse health effects. The main areas where zinc plays a key role include:
- Enzymatic Function: It is essential for the functioning of enzymes such as lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, carboxypeptidases, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and DNA polymerase.
- Protein and Nucleic Acid Synthesis: It is crucial for DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein synthesis, processes necessary for tissue growth, regeneration, and repair.
- Cell Division and Growth:Due to its involvement in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, zinc is essential for rapid growth and cell division, which is particularly important during periods of intensive growth (childhood, adolescence), wound healing and the functioning of the immune system.
- Immune System Function: It is critical for the development and function of immune cells (T and B lymphocytes, macrophages), and affects the production of cytokines and antibodies.
- Nervous System Function: It participates in the synthesis and metabolism of neurotransmitters and affects neurogenesis and plasticity synaptic.
- Skin Health: Plays a role in wound healing, reducing inflammation and supporting skin regeneration, which is important, for example, in acne therapy.
- Reproductive Health: Is important for the production of sex hormones, spermatogenesis in men and ovarian development in women.8
- Antioxidant Protection: Is a cofactor of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a key enzyme for neutralizing free radicals oxygen.
Zinc picolinate - what is it characterized by?
Zinc picolinate is a chelated form of zinc in which the zinc ion is bound to picolinic acid. Picolinic acid is a naturally occurring metabolite of tryptophan, synthesized in the pancreas and liver and then secreted into the intestine, where it can bind to minerals (including zinc) and facilitate their absorption. Studies suggest that zinc picolinate may have better bioavailability compared to some other forms, such as zinc citrate or gluconate, and especially compared to zinc oxide.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency
Symptoms of zinc deficiency can be varied and often nonspecific, making diagnosis difficult. The most common include:
- Weakened immune function, increased susceptibility to infections.
- Skin problems: Acne, psoriasis, delayed wound healing, hair loss, brittle nails, inflammation of the skin around the mouth and nose.
- Taste disorders (dysgeusia) and smell (hyposmia).
- Difficulty seeing in the dark (role in vitamin A metabolism).
- Delayed growth and development in children.
- Neurological issues: Fatigue, apathy, irritability, difficulty concentrating.
- Reproductive concerns: Reduced testosterone levels and fertility issues in men.
- Gastrointestinal problems: Diarrhea.
Dosage of picolinate nianate
1 serving, 1 capsule daily.