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% | — |
| └ Total Sugars | 4.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
| └ Added Sugars | 4.0 Gram(s) | 8% | — |
| 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: Vegetarian · 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. May cause nausea if taken on empty stomach. Acute daily doses in excess of 200 mg can cause gastrointestinal dist
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is to be taken daily for more than four weeks, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to reduce the risk of copper deficiency.
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.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Precautions re: All Other: Warning: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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).