Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
Zinc sulfate monohydrate combines the essential mineral zinc with a salt of sulfuric acid. It is used to ensure there are adequate amounts of zinc in the body.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that assists in the maintenance of the immune, reproductive, and digestive systems. It plays a crucial role in many bodily processes and functions such as in cell reproduction, hormonal balance, proper absorption of vitamins and in protein synthesis.
Zinc supplements are used to support normal growth and health and to alleviate zinc deficiency, known as hypozincemia. Lack of zinc may result in poor vision at night, slow healing of wounds, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections and poor development of reproductive organs.
In children it causes growth retardation, delayed sexual maturation, infection susceptibility and diarrhea, contributing to the death of about 800,000 children worldwide per year.
Zinc deficiency is a worldwide risk and has been attributed to be the fifth leading risk factor for disease in the developing world. Up to 73% of the population is at risk in certain countries. Overall, even conservative estimates suggest that 25% of the world’s population is at risk of zinc deficiency.
Health benefits of Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate