Each two teaspons contains:
Zinc (from zinc sulfate dissolved in highly purified water) 8mg
ZINC CHALLENGE is an oral test used to determine zinc status in the
body. Two teaspoons should be held in the mouth for 10 seconds and it
could then be swallowed or expectorate. If immediate grimace and bitter
metallic taste is detected, the zinc status is adequate. If it tastes
like water and then builds to a metallic taste, then zinc status may be
borderline or inadequate. If there is no metallic taste whatsoever,
then zinc status is low.
Zinc is an essential part of hundreds of enzymes utilized throughout
the body. Zinc is essential to the synthesis of DNA, RNA proteins,
insulin and sperm. Zinc enhances wound healing and is also important to
the senses of taste and smell. Recent studies indicate it plays a role
in supporting the immune system.
ZINC may be useful in the treatment of the following:
Wound healing
Weak Immune System
Eating disorders
Schizophrenia
Lack of taste or smell
Mood disorders
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Huntington's dyslexia
Dementia
ADHD
Ulcers
Eye health
GI problems
Bowel disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chemical sensitivities
Macular degeneration