- Highly absorbable form of zinc L-OptiZinc
- Addition of copper amino acid chelate
- Effectively supplements zinc deficiency
- Maintains balance with copper
- Enables hundreds of enzymes to work
- Takes care of proper growth and development of the body
- Supports the function of numerous systems and organs
- Supports energy metabolism
- Increases immune function
- Strengthens the antioxidant barrier
- Improves the efficiency of detoxification processes
- Takes care of the acid-base balance
- Ensures good mental state
- Improves the condition of skin, hair and nails
- Supports the maintenance of high fertility
- Free of zoonotic additives
- Can be consumed by vegans
NOW L-OptiZinc is a product that supplements the diet with highly bioavailable, amino acid chelated forms of zinc and copper. By providing minerals that allow several hundred enzymes to work, influence the creation of hormones and energy metabolism, the proper functioning of the immune, nervous and reproductive systems, as well as engage in strong strengthening of the antioxidant barrier and efficient detoxification processes, it significantly supports the functioning of the entire system. The great effectiveness of the product is guaranteed by the zinc monomethionate contained in the product, signed by the legally protected mark L-OptiZinc. The encapsulation of active ingredients in a cellulose capsule containing no zoonotic ingredients allows the product to be taken also by vegans.
Zinc - abbreviated as Zn, a chemical element in the zinc group that plays an important role in the human body. A streak of research on the mineral, which continues to this day, as essential to the functioning of living organisms, was started in 1869 by Louis Pasteur's disciple Jules Raulin. Since then, the huge role of zinc in the growth, development and functioning of the human body has been proven. Zinc performs its task primarily through its ability to form and activate more than 300-odd enzymes, which is due to, among other things: its tetrahedral spatial structure determining the seamless exchange of ligands, the lack of redox potential in the biological environment and the fact that it does not undergo hydrolysis to hydroxocomplexes in very low pH environments.
An important issue related to zinc is its participation in the formation of so-called "zinc fingers," i.e. motifs in the amino acid sequence in zinc-stabilized proteins, which allows the domain of a given protein to take the appropriate shape and determines its functions.
Zinc requirements for the proper functioning of the average adult human body have been established in the range of 10-15 mg/day. The best food sources abundant in the highly absorbable form of zinc are seafood, fish, liver, meat, especially red meat, eggs and milk. Among plant foods are whole grain products, pumpkin seeds, almonds, sesame seeds, and red tea. Zinc does not accumulate in the body. Its utilization in biochemical processes occurs on an ongoing basis, after which the micronutrient in question is removed from the body. Due to the poor amount of zinc in plant products and the inability to accumulate zinc in the body, a group of consumers particularly vulnerable to deficiencies of the mineral in their diet are vegans.
Properties of zinc
Enables the formation, development and survival of many structures
By entering into, or activating, numerous enzymes, including RNA polymerase and DNA polymerase, as well as participating in the formation of zinc fingers for binding nucleic acids to proteins, it influences the synthesis, transformation and survival of genetic material and many compounds and molecules, including proteins, and, consequently, whole cells and the structures into which they enter.
Participates in the synthesis of important compounds and maintenance of mineral balance
By participating in the production of retinoic acid and vitamin D, it affects the intracellular levels of the vitamins in question. Competing with numerous metals, including copper, chromium and manganese, it shapes the levels and mutual proportions of the given minerals in the body.
Strengthens the antioxidant barrier
By providing activity to superoxide dismutase, an enzyme that degrades superoxide radical, which to oxygen molecules and hydrogen peroxide, blocking NMDA receptors through which it normalizes the excitability of NDPH oxidase and nitric oxide synthase, competing with copper and iron ions through which it reduces lipid peroxidation, By protecting the sulfhydryl groups of proteins from oxidation, regulating the oxidative stress response via the transcription factor NTF2, and enhancing the formation of free radical scavenging metallothioneins, it engages in multidirectional enhancement of antioxidant processes occurring in response to excessive oxidation of body structures.
Supports detoxification processes
By acting as a metal competing with cadmium and lead for the corresponding transporters found in the body, it reduces the severity of heavy metal movement into the body.
Helps maintain acid-base balance
As a cofactor of carbonic anhydrase, which catalyzes the conversion reaction of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate and hydrogen ion, it promotes CO2 excretion of carbon dioxide through the lungs and its neutralization in the renal tubules, thereby maintaining acid-base balance by reducing excessive acidification caused by the accumulation of excessive carbon dioxide.
Counteracts the formation of cancer
Exercising a multidirectional antioxidant effect that protects the regularity of existing and created structures, as well as exerting an influence on the correct course of the process of synthesis of new and repair of existing structures, it contributes to reducing the formation of pathologies in the development and existence of cells.
Influences the energy economy
Providing the required excitability of thyroid hormones, supporting the maintenance of the required condition of the pancreas, and interfering with the concentration of insulin and glucagon, it is involved in the correct functioning of the energy economy.
Enables the proper functioning of the immune system
Influencing the immune response-enhancing adhesion of neutrophils to vascular endothelial cells, inhibiting the cytotoxic excitability of NK cells, acting anti-inflammatory due to the formation of complexes with phytates and phosphates, promoting the release of interleukins 1 and 6 and TNF-alpha factor, stimulating monocytes into action, inducing the differentiation of immature T cells, as well as exerting effects on apoptosis and proliferation of immune cells, allows the immune system to function properly.
Promotes maintenance of cardiovascular health
Zinc is considered an anti-erythrogenic agent. With diets low in zinc, a tendency to form atherosclerotic lesions is noted. In addition, maintaining adequate levels of zinc helps maintain more favorable levels of cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood.
Supports gastrointestinal function
By providing catalytic capacity to carboxypeptidase, it enables the digestion of non-small peptides. By strengthening the epithelial barrier, the tightness of which reduces leakage of fluids into the intestinal lumen, and by regulating the secretion of hydrochloric acid into the stomach, it supports the maintenance of good health and the required functionality of the digestive system.
Involves the nervous system
In large part due to the complex formed with glutamate, it exerts influence on the work of the nervous system, where it creates the quality of signaling. Among other things, it promotes action toward GABA and NMDA receptors and stimulates AMPA receptors. By creating the quality of signaling, influencing the plasticity of synapses and taking part in memory and learning processes, it allows the nervous system to function properly.
Takes care of good mental state
By increasing the amount of brain-affecting neurotrophic factor (BDNF), increasing serotonin reuptake in selected brain regions, manifesting anti-glutaminergic potential to reduce the occurrence of obsessive-compulsive disorder, it promotes the maintenance of mental well-being.
Provides taste sensation and adequate appetite
Being a cofactor of gustin, a protein located in taste receptors, it enables taste sensation. By maintaining the required taste sensation, it counteracts the diminished appetite caused by a reduced ability to savor the foods consumed. By interfering with the concentration of leptin, the satiety hormone, it ensures the required degree of satiation after a meal.
Influences the regularity of vision
Taking part in the formation of retinoic acid, it ensures the ability to see.
Enables to maintain an attractive appearance
Exercising anti-inflammatory, drying, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as reducing the activity of 5α-reductase, it supports wound healing processes and takes care of the maintenance of good condition of skin, nails and hair.
Supports men's hormonal balance
By enabling the proper conversion of cholesterol and lipid precursors to sex hormones, supporting testosterone production and increasing the number of androgen receptors, it enhances testosterone activity. By reducing the excitability of 5α-reductase, it reduces the conversion of testosterone to its more aggressively acting form. By reducing the overexpression of estrogen receptors, it reduces the effects of female hormones.
Takes care of good prostate health
Adequate amounts of zinc in the diet, thanks to reducing 5α-reductase overactivity, among other things, help maintain optimal prostate size.
Promotes the maintenance of high male fertility
By engaging in the processes of testosterone synthesis, as well as increasing the efficiency of the process of spermatogenesis, accelerating the maturation of spermatozoa, protecting and stabilizing their structures from oxidative damage, and increasing the degree of sperm motility, it allows a man to maintain the required reproductive capacity.
Reduces menstrual pain
A diet rich in zinc reduces the annoyance of menstrual pains.
Consequences of zinc deficiency
Individuals with an increased need are pregnant and lactating women, people who are growing and developing intensively, and athletes undergoing strenuous exercise, or others performing heavy physical exertion. Consumption of processed foods from zinc-poor soils or simply an improperly balanced diet can lead to deficiencies of the element. Unfavorable in terms of bioavailability of the mentioned mineral are diets poor in animal products, in which the predominance of plant products rich in zinc-binding phytic acid, reduces its absorption. The consequences of the deficiency that is created are stunted growth and development, increased susceptibility to infections, impaired taste and vision, impaired copper and iron metabolism, shaky mental well-being, or deterioration of skin, hair and nails. As with many other metals, both deficiency and excess are unfavorable. An amount not exceeding 100 mg taken per day is considered a safe dose. Symptoms of zinc poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, weakness, excessive salivation, weakened immunity, impaired memory and cognitive abilities, insomnia, abnormalities in copper and iron metabolism leading to anemia, and a decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Zinc bioavailability
It is estimated that the amount of zinc absorbed from food, ranges from 8-29%. Rarely do people who are deficient in an element choose to make significant changes in their diet, which could improve its availability. Hence, in order to effectively supplement zinc deficiencies, it is so crucial to supplement zinc in highly bioavailable forms. The most effective chemical forms in this regard are considered to be amino acid chelates, including zinc monomethionate, which is a combination of L-methionine and the mineral in question.
Adapting the product for vegans
A sizable nod to a group particularly vulnerable to zinc deficiencies, i.e. vegans, should be the adaptation of the product so that they can take the formulation in accordance with their worldview. It is important to eliminate zoonotic ingredients and replace them with others, such as a cellulose capsule shell or plant-derived magnesium stearate.
Essential copper
Zinc and copper are metabolic antagonists that compete constantly with each other in the body to perform their assigned functions. Disruption of their quantitative balance, can lead to numerous adverse effects. For example, too high a supply of zinc, by lowering the absorption of copper, affects the inadequate turnover of iron in the body, which consequently leads to improper synthesis of heme, resulting in anemia. In addition, copper exhibits a number of other important properties, from where it is extremely important to supplement it during long-term zinc supplementation.
Copper - A micronutrient, a cofactor of numerous enzymes, a metabolic antagonist of zinc, a mineral essential for the functioning of the entire system:
By enhancing the excitability of antioxidant enzymes, it reduces the formation of reactive oxygen species, including the aggressive superoxide anion radical, thereby improving the efficiency of the antioxidant barrier,
By limiting mitochondrial oxidation and promoting correct electron transfer from ferrocytochrome c to oxygen in the respiratory chain IV, it supports energy formation,
By promoting the formation of specific neurotransmitters, participating in the myelination of nerve fibers, and protecting neurons from excessive oxidative stress, it provides the required functionality to the nervous system,
By promoting the production of melanins, it improves the coloration of the skin, or hair,
By ensuring the proper course of collagen and elastin synthesis processes, promotes the maintenance of joint and skin health,
Involves in balancing the activity of numerous endocrine factors, including calcitonin, gastrin, and vasopressin,
Takes part in the body's thermal regulation.
NOW L-OptiZinc is a well-thought-out formulation that replenishes zinc deficiencies, while taking care to maintain normal copper levels. By providing minerals in the form of highly bioavailable amino acid chelates, it ensures high effectiveness. Completing the previously created deficiencies of the elements in question, it provides cofactors and structural elements for the work of hundreds of enzymes responsible for the functioning of the body. Thus, it supports the proper work of numerous systems and organs, allows the optimization of energy metabolism, supports the maintenance of acid-base balance, ensures the required efficiency of the antioxidant barrier and the efficiency of detoxification processes occurring in the body. Guaranteeing the effectiveness of the product is the inclusion of L-OptiZinc zinc monomethionate in the composition. The inclusion of a cellulose capsule and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin, allows the product to be taken by vegans, without compromising the adopted lifestyle.
