Description
- MFG # 0497-016
- UPC # 812325022007
Now free of artificial sweeteners!
Kirkman’s new improved liquid zinc supplement is a pleasant tasting syrup flavored with a natural berry flavor. Each 1 teaspoon serving contains 20 mg of elemental zinc from water soluble zinc alpha-ketoglutarate and is in a sugar free medium. Our new and improved formula is free of artificial sweeteners.
Zinc and the immune system
Zinc is present in every cell in the body and is also a component of over 200 enzymes. Actually‚ zinc is involved in more enzymatic reactions than any other mineral constituent in mammals.
Zinc is essential for normal skin‚ vision‚ smell‚ taste‚ reproduction‚ brain development‚ protein synthesis and wound healing. It is also one of the most important factors in a healthy immune system. Zinc is involved in just about every aspect of immunity‚ including the immune enhancing “T” cells that are necessary for immune response.
The best sources of zinc are shellfish‚ fish‚ and red meats‚ with oysters being the richest source. Substantial amounts are also found in certain plant foods such as whole grains‚ legumes‚ nuts‚ mushrooms and some herbs. The zinc from plant sources is not absorbed well because it binds to a fiber compound in plant seeds called phytic acid to form an insoluble zinc-phytate complex that cannot be assimilated.
A study published in 1997 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reported that Chinese children receiving 20 mg. of zinc supplementation daily scored 10-15% higher on educational tests than unsupplemented children.
Why might an individual be deficient in zinc?
Zinc levels in the body may be lowered by the following conditions:
• diarrhea
• fiber consumption‚ which causes zinc excretion through the intestinal tract
• perspiration
• high calcium and iron consumption
• copper ingestion
• liver or kidney disease and
• diabetes
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5 ml)
Servings Per Container: 94
Amount Per Serving / % DV
Zinc (from Zinc Alpha Ketoglutarate) 20mg / 133%
Ingredients: Purified water‚ sorbitol‚ glycerine‚ citric acid‚ zinc alpha ketoglutarate‚ natural raspberry flavor‚ potassium sorbate.
Free of: Sucrose‚ soy‚ wheat‚ casein‚ gluten‚ milk‚ egg‚ yeast‚ gelatin‚ artificial flavoring‚ artificial colorings‚ peanuts‚ tree nuts or fish.
Dosage
Children to six years old: 1/2 teaspoon near bedtime or as directed by a physician. Older children and adults: one teaspoon near bedtime or as directed by a physician.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children. Do not freeze or refrigerate.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Artificial Color Free
- Artificial Flavor Free
- Casein Free
- Egg Free
- Fish Free
- Gluten Free
- Milk Free
- Peanut Free
- Soy Free
- Sucrose Free
- Tree Nuts Free
- Wheat Free
- Yeast Free
- Gelatin Free
Ratings & Reviews
Review This ItemOverall Rating for Zinc Liquid - 16 fl. oz (473 ml)
Displaying reviews 1-6 of 6
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By Maureen
from Pittsburgh, Pa1/28/2013
good product
Zinc Liquid with Sucralose is good for Autism. My son takes 1 and 1/2 teas per day. I just put it in his juice.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Kim
from Moscow12/16/2013
Son on the spectrum
I give this to my son age 5 at bedtime . He takes it straight and loves the taste. I find he has a better day I removed it and added it back to see if I was bias. I will reorder and it lasts.
Pros
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Sweet clear
Cons
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By kim rachko
from Pa1/29/2016
Zinc Think!
I used Zinc Liquid by Kirkman for my son when he would wake up during the night. It smells great. Part of a biomedical treatment.
Pros
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Liquid.
Cons
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Sticky.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Terry
from Md11/27/2014
Liquid Zinc
Been using Zinc Liquid by Kirkman for years. I use it more when I feel a cold coming on. It helps to stop a cold and if I do catch one it does not last long and I do not feel as bad.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Lee
from PA3/26/2015
Turned my son into a raging beast
We started Zinc Liquid by Kirkman with our son based on doctors advise. He had lab work done and we were told he was deficient in zinc. We started at half the dose recommended on the bottle. Within two days he was a complete mess. He was very anger and non compliant. His activity level went through the roof. He would yell loudly and swear at us. It was even a huge difference in school. They wanted to know what was going on that he is acting this way. We have discontinued Zinc Liquid. He has since improved. He improved within two days. He later told me that it really made his stomach hurt. I love the Kirkman brand and use many other things they have to offer. Their children's multivitamin is higher in zinc than other multivitamins. Our son was on the multivitamin before he started to take this. I truthfully think it just overloaded his system.
Pros
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I love the brand just not the zinc.
Cons
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Made my son insane. Stomach hurt.
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By Sara
from Las Vegas11/06/2014
Autism support
Zinc Liquid by Kirkman was recommended by our doctor to help with our son's autistic symptoms. (Along with other supplements.)
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Your healthcare professional is the best source for guidance before beginning an exercise or nutritional supplement program.
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