Zinc, like iron, copper and chromium, is one of 16 essential trace minerals the body needs to keep healthy and fit. Zinc is essential for growth and development, reproduction, digestion, respiration, and for proper brain, nerve, vision and immune function.* OptiZinc® and higher potency L-OptiZinc® are forms of methionine-bound zinc that increase the bioavailability of zinc.
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OptiZinc® and higher potency L-OptiZinc® are unique forms of methionine-bound zinc, an essential trace mineral required for numerous vital cell functions, including growth and development, reproduction, digestion, and for proper brain, nerve, vision and immune function. OptiZinc and L-OptiZinc supply antioxidant benefits.*
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous enzyme systems the body needs to keep healthy and fit. OptiZinc® and L-OptiZinc® are 1:1 complexes of zinc and methionine, the amino acid best absorbed by the body. Preclinical studies show that OptiZinc and L-OptiZinc are absorbed better, retained longer and are more effective than other zinc supplements tested.*
OptiZinc® and L-OptiZinc®have been shown in preclinical research to be better absorbed, retained by the body and supply increased antioxidant support compared to other forms of zinc tested.* L-OptiZinc is also an approved form of zinc for use in the EU in food supplements.
OptiZinc® is InterHealth's original methionine-bound zinc ingredient introduced in 1991. Standardized to 20% zinc, regular OptiZinc consists of zinc bound to the "DL" form of methionine. L-OptiZinc®, also standardized to 20% zinc, consists of zinc bound to the more bioavailable "L" form of methionine.
The suggested adult daily use is 15 milligrams (elemental zinc as OptiZinc® or L-OptiZinc®). Consumers interested in supplementing with OptiZinc or L-OptiZinc should refer to the manufacturer's suggested use printed on the finished product label and/or talk to their healthcare professional.
OptiZinc® and L-OptiZinc® are available in a wide variety of dietary supplements. Most products can be found at your local health food or drug store; otherwise you can order directly from the manufacturer. Look for the OptiZinc or L-OptiZinc logo on the label to be sure you're getting genuine bioavailable OptiZinc. Click to search for finished products that contain L-OptiZinc®: Search for Products
Manufacturers interested in using OptiZinc or L-OptiZinc in finished product formulations, please contact InterHealth at 707-751-2800.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease.