{"product_id":"zinc-picolinate-30-mg-nsf-certified-for-sport","title":"Zinc Picolinate 30 mg - NSF Certified for Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinc is an essential micronutrient that plays a key role in growth and development, immune function, and testosterone metabolism, along with numerous other functions.* It is the second most abundant trace mineral in the body, second only to iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClinical studies have demonstrated that zinc picolinate exhibits superior absorption compared to zinc citrate and zinc gluconate, with significantly higher amounts of zinc found in hair, urine, and red blood cells when supplementing with zinc picolinate.*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc Picolinate is zinc bound to picolinic acid, which is produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. Picolinic acid facilitates the absorption of zinc in the small intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Thorne’s Zinc Picolinate  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the development and function of cells related to the immune system*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain T-cell function, white blood cells that balance the body’s normal inflammatory response during times of immune stress*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes cellular skin repair*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential nutrient for eye health*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect cells against oxidative stress*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the body’s normal production of testosterone, a hormone essential for promoting lean muscle mass* \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial for Athletes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishes zinc lost through sweat in athletes with high sweat outputs*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the immune system during times of increased training*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Thorne’s Zinc Picolinate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thorne.com\/products\/dp\/zinc-picolinate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e15-mg\u003c\/a\u003e and 30-mg doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF Certified for Sport®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc picolinate has a long history of use as a supplement and has been the subject of numerous clinical studies  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThorne offers two different forms of zinc – zinc picolinate and zinc bisglycinate. Both forms exhibit superior absorption rates compared to the citrate, gluconate, and oxide forms of zinc. Although zinc bisglycinate has data showing better absorption compared to zinc picolinate, zinc picolinate has a longer history of use as a supplement and has been the subject of more clinical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause athletes need to know their supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of nearly 300 substances banned by many major athletic organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLERGY WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREGNANCY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc can inhibit the absorption of copper. Long-term zinc supplementation should include copper in a 15:1 (Zn:Cu) ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376168489149,"sku":"PSCM220","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2207\/0205\/files\/m220__v3b170f6f449a0fb40700a62533cd215e2dd5c823.png?v=1780088621","url":"https:\/\/www.performancesupplyretail.co\/products\/zinc-picolinate-30-mg-nsf-certified-for-sport","provider":"Performance Supply Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}