Essential Food State Zinc… Zinc the 2nd most abundant trace mineral in the body, present in all tissues. The activity of about 300 enzymes relies on Zinc. Based in a probiotic for absorption, 1mg of Copper prevents possible risk of deficiency during long-term usage. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair, nails and bone. It maintains normal levels of testosterone in the blood. It also contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, vision, protein synthesis, immune system function, metabolism of vitamin A, metabolism of fatty acids, macronutrient metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, acid-base balance and cognitive function. Zinc also plays a role in the process of cell division and contributes to cells protection from oxidative stress, making it is an antioxidant. As a Food Based supplement it provides nutrients in the form as  in food. Our Zinc is based in inactive Lactobacillus bulgaricus, this is a native and friendly bacterial inhabitant of the human digestive tract. 1 Tablet daily, 2 months supply. Ancient Purity Zinc with Copper supplement is Food-Based “Bio-available” which means when you take it your body will recognise and absorb it like food. Stored in a Miron Glass Jar for maximum freshness.