Enhanced Zinc Lozenges Peppermint Flavor
by Life Extension · Lozenge
Supplement facts from the label of Enhanced Zinc Lozenges Peppermint Flavor by Life Extension: Calories 20 Calorie(s), Total Carbohydrates 5.0 Gram(s), Zinc 19 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.0 Gram(s) | 2% | — |
| └ Sugar | 4.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
| Zinc (Zinc Acetate) | 19 mg | 170% | 40 mg · 375% at label max ⚠ |
⚠ Above the upper limit: at the most servings a day printed on the label, at least one ingredient goes above the adult UL. Some ULs apply only to supplemental forms (shown on each ingredient page).
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Completely dissolve in mouth one (1) lozenge every 2 wakeful hours, not to exceed 8 lozenges per day (total: 150 mg zinc), or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
Precautions re: All Other: May cause nausea if taken on empty stomach. Acute daily doses in excess of 200 mg can cause gastrointestinal distress.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily for more than four weeks, 2 mg supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent copper deficiency.
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Precautions re: Children: Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).