it is an amino acid glycinate chelate form.
Studies at the University of Nevada-Reno
and at Yale have shown that it has 85% of
the free-radical scavenging power of super-
oxide dismutase, an enzyme we produce
naturally (but is available from a bovine
source as a supplement) to neutralize
oxygen reactive species.
In a study involving participants both
with and without rheumatoid arthritis,
the chelated copper helped boost levels of
cellular superoxide dismutase, helping fend
off potential cellular damage to muscles.
ZINC: A HEALING MINERAL
Generally, if a person deficient is in one
mineral, they are deficient in many of them.
Zinc is no exception.
Zinc helps the body heal muscles,
tendons, and ligaments in the event of small
muscle tears that often happen when we’re
active. Without adequate zinc, however,
these tears can keep you from being active
again. In models of wounds or tissue stress,
zinc concentration at the injured site peaks
after a few days, usually around the time
you notice the strain the most.
Zinc deficiency also means reduced
blood glutathione levels. Glutathione is
a natural antioxidant produced by the
body that protects our cells from oxida-
tive damage, which can be heavy during
times of intense exercise, when the muscles
require oxygen-rich red blood cells. Zinc
deficiency has also been linked to depres-
sion and anxiety disorders, so boosting zinc
intake may be part of a more natural treat-
ment option that doesn’t carry the risks and
side-effects of conventional approaches. Zinc
provides an excellent way to help support a
healthy body and mind.
It’s important to have a well-absorbed
supplemental source, and a glycinate
chelated form of zinc is the one I recom-
mend for this combination.
MINERAL DEFICIENCIES ARE
COMMON
Research shows that mineral deficien-
cies tend to occur in groups. Even though
the initial problem may be a lack of iron
in a diet or supplement regimen, there are
usually other missing minerals as well. A lot
of times, when we think about people with
poor diets, or inadequate supplementation,
we say that they have vitamin deficiencies.
That may be true. But it’s probably more
accurate to say that they have mineral defi-
ciencies instead.
Don’t be one of them. Be sure you have
a solid foundation of iron, magnesium,
copper, and zinc as some of your core nutri-
ents, and you’ll feel energized for the great
days ahead!
Terry Lemerond has 45 years of experi-
ence in the health food industry as an owner of
several health food stores and dietary supplement
manufacturing companies. He has researched
and developed over 400 nutritional and botan-
ical formulations and is considered an innovator
in the industry.
For more information, go to
https://www.terrytalksnutrition.com/
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