Overview Natural Factors Zinc Chelate is an essential trace mineral and a factor in the maintenance of good health as it supports and protects the immune system and helps the body fight against diseases. Zinc is important for tissue formation and the proper metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Medicinal Ingredients Each tablet contains: Zinc (HVP* chelate) 25 mg *HVP: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Non-Medicinal Ingredients Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant). Advanced Info Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is important for many bodily functions. It is known to support and protect the immune system and help the body fight against diseases. Zinc is needed for many hormones and a healthy reproductive system; it is important for prostate gland function and the growth of the reproductive organs. Zinc is a constituent of more than 2,000 enzymes involved in digestion and metabolism. Some of the enzymes are involved in detoxification, bone metabolism, protein digestion and energy production. It is a part of insulin and is needed to break down alcohol. A factor in the maintenance of good health, zinc helps with tissue formation and has a positive effect on skin and membranes, such as in wound healing. It is important for the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Natural Factors Zinc Chelate 25 mg helps in connective tissue formation and supports healthy skin and immune function. The chelated form of zinc allows the mineral to be more readily absorbed and metabolized by the body, making it an ideal choice for those with low stomach acid or other digestive issues.