Natures Way Zinc Lozenges A practitioner grade zinc supplement with added echinacea and vitamin C. This combination of zinc gluconate and citrate, with vitamin C results in a palatable formula that releases 90% of the zinc ions in the mouth. A great tasting natural berry flavoured lozenge. Helps support against free radicals during the winter season. Vegetarian.
Zinc has recently become recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season. Natures Way Zinc Lozenges have been combined with their premium Echinacea with Vitamin C in a lozenge the whole family can enjoy. Zinc and vitamin C deficiencies retard wound healing, and impede the containment and repair of infectious lesions. Zinc lozenges are used for the treatment of colds and flu, poor oral immunity, mouth infections, sore throat, mouth ulcers, oral thrush and lost of taste and mouth. Zinc lozenges have been shown to shorten the duration of the common cold.
Amount per 1 Lozenge:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 100mg
Zinc (as citrate/gluconate) - 23mg
Echinacea Purpurea (stem, leaf flower) - 20mg
Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Fructose, Mannitol, Natural Flavours, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium stearate, French Vanilla Flavour, Stevia leaf extract.
Recommendation: Take one lozenge every two hours, up to six lozenges per day.
Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Best used at the onset of throat irritation. This product should not be used for more than 7 days.
Caution: Zinc is nauseating when taken on an empty stomach.
Keep out of reach of children. Take with food, as Zinc can be nauseating on an empty stomach. This product is only for use in adults (18 years and older). Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole. Dissolve completely in mouth. Do not take for longer than 7 days. Not recommended for individuals with autoimmune conditions. Persons with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae family (including ragweed) should use this product with caution. If pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.