Big Zone Zinc Bisglycinate 150 tablets

One pack of Big Zone Zinc Bisglycinate containing 150 tablets provides 300 daily servings when following the recommended dosage of half a tablet daily. Half a tablet provides 25 mg of pure zinc.

The zinc bisglycinate form offers significant advantages in terms of absorption compared to conventional zinc forms such as zinc oxide or zinc sulfate. Because it is a chelate, in which the zinc ion is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine, the chemical compound remains stable in the gastrointestinal tract. This protects the zinc from interactions with so-called antinutrients such as phytates from grains or legumes, which normally inhibit mineral absorption.
A key advantage is the absorption pathway: The body absorbs zinc bisglycinate via the amino acid transport systems, rather than using the classic metal ion transporters. This allows it to avoid competition with other minerals like iron or copper for the same absorption sites. This results in demonstrably higher bioavailability. Furthermore, zinc bisglycinate is considered particularly well-tolerated because its binding to amino acids is less irritating to the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract than inorganic zinc salts.

Plant-based foods that can promote the absorption of zinc from supplements like Big Zone Zinc Bisglycinate due to their content of organic acids such as citric or malic acid include, above all, various fruits and some vegetables. Citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits are particularly rich in citric acid, but berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and currants, as well as pineapples and tomatoes, also provide considerable amounts of this acid. Malic acid, in turn, is found in high concentrations in apples, pears, grapes, and stone fruits such as apricots or plums. By consuming these fruits together with the zinc tablet, the organic acids they contain can improve the bioavailability of the mineral by increasing the solubility of zinc in the intestine and supporting its transport through the intestinal wall.

Long-term exceedance of the tolerable upper intake level of 25 mg of zinc per day can lead to chronic overdose with the following symptoms: - Copper deficiency (promoted by the interaction between zinc and copper)

- Anemia due to impaired iron absorption

- Weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infections

- Neurological disorders such as numbness, tingling, or difficulty concentrating

- Gastrointestinal problems such as persistent abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhea

- Fatigue and general weakness

- Impaired lipid metabolism (lowering of HDL cholesterol levels)