Zinc is a dietary supplement of amino-chelated zinc (organic form), a patented complex of zinc and L-methionine in a 1:1 ratio (L OptiZinc®), with high bioavailability and absorption in the body. High bioavailability amino-chelated form. Zinc chelated with the amino acid L-methionine (L-OptiZinc®) allows this mineral to be better absorbed and retained longer in tissues than other forms of zinc. The character of the chelate protects zinc from the union and precipitation of phosphates, phytates and tannins in the diet, and thanks to them its absorption is not altered. Zinc is an essential trace mineral and indispensable for numerous functions. Among some of them, zinc contributes: To the normal functioning of the immune system. To the normal maintenance of bones, hair, nails and skin. to normal cognitive function. To normal fertility and reproduction. to the process of cell division. To the normal metabolism of vitamin A, fatty acids, carbohydrates and macronutrients. to normal protein synthesis. To the maintenance of vision in normal conditions.