Zinc is found in all plant and animal cells. The zinc requirement for the synthesis of DNA (genetic material) and the new tissues makes it a vital element for smooth growth and development in childhood.

Zinc is required to create T-lymphocytes of the body's white cells that attack viruses and pathogenic bacteria by helping us fight infections. Studies show that in malnourished children with low levels of zinc supplementation of zinc enhances the number of T-lymphocytes and reduces the severity and duration of the infection. Zinc supplements are used as an adjunct to the treatment of dermatological problems such as leg ulcers.

Zinc is a necessary ingredient for more than 100 enzymes involved in the digestion and utilization of protein and carbohydrate fat while closely linked to the energy production process. Zinc also enhances the immune system; therefore, there is keen interest in its potential ability to fight infections and cure injuries. It is mainly involved in metabolic and chemical reactions in the kidneys in the liver in the pancreas and brain and therefore directly affects many organ systems such as nervous, immune and reproductive.

NOW® Zinc Picolinate 50mg in picolinic form, which is considered the most absorbable, is particularly useful in cases of non-fertility in men as well as in cases of increased physical and mental needs.