Categories: Immune System, Digestive System, Hair, Skin

Symptoms: Infection, Colds/Flu, Loss of Memory, Low Concentration, Loss of Appetite, Skin Problems, Acne, Fatigue

Feeling a little under the weather?

Taking zinc improves the body's natural resistance to infection. Zinc helps alleviate colds and flus. Zinc stimulates healing, especially in the elderly. And Zinc is vital for overall health.

Zinc is essential for bone development, metabolism, digestion and detoxification. Zinc promotes healthy hair and skin and stimulates taste. Zinc has been shown to improve the memory and attention span.

Zinc deficiencies may cause loss of taste and appetite; hair loss and discoloration; skin problems, including acne; and fatigue and may slow down the body's natural healing process. Zinc strengthens the immune system and is responsible for assisting with over 200 enzyme functions.

Herb Almanac provides 25 mg of chelated zinc in a base of kelp plant, alfalfa herb and thyme herb.

Take one zinc tablet daily with a meal.

Note: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical care. As with any other medicine or remedy, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if these herbal remedies are right for you. Herb Almanac does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. These remedies may not be for everyone, and like any other type of remedy may have side effects. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.