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Mediherb Zinc C Powder
$26.95
- May assist with upper respiratory tract infections including colds and flus.
- May assist with relief of the symptoms of mild upper respiratory infections and cold including sneezing, nasal congestion, coughs and chills.
- May assist with lowered immune function, or to support healthy immune function.
- May assist with poor wound healing, or to support healthy tissue repair.
- Vegan, Vegetarian, No Added Gluten, No Added Dairy
Ingredients
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Each 5g dose contains: |
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Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) |
1.0 g |
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Lysine hydrochloride |
1.25 g |
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equiv. lysine |
1.0 g |
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Quercetin dihydrate |
100 mg |
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Zinc citrate dihydrate |
77.9 mg |
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equiv. zinc |
25 mg |
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Manganese amino acid chelate |
50 mg |
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equiv. manganese |
5 mg |
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Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate |
39.2 mg |
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equiv. pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) |
25 mg |
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Betacarotene |
2 mg |
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Selenomethionine |
186 mcg |
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equiv. selenium |
75 mcg |
Use Suggestion
Adults: Take 5 grams of powder (1 level scoop) mixed in 200ml of water or juice, 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.
Cautions
- Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period.
- This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 mcg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
- Large doses of vitamin C may cause gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea or diarrhoea in sensitive individuals (due to the osmotic effects of unabsorbed ascorbic acid).
- Caution with kidney stones - long-term supplementation with vitamin C may increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption - caution in patients with haemochromatosis.
- Lysine can increase calcium absorption: caution in hypercalcaemia.
- Lysine can reduce gall bladder motility: caution in cases of sluggish gall bladder function.
- Manganese toxicity can cause neurological symptoms.
- Caution in patients with increased absorption or decreased excretion: children, chronic liver disease, iron-deficient patients.
- If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, or bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs), separate doses by at least two hours.
- Contains sulfites and phenylalanine.
- Vitamin and/or mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- Not to be used in children under five years of age without medical advice.
- Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
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