Zinc

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Ingredients: Purified water, zinc (from zinc sulfate).

Adult Directions: 1 Teaspoon Daily
For Best Results: Avoid freezing and heat.

No Stimulants, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors
Guaranteed Purity

Eniva Minerals for Life^® Zinc is a liquid dietary supplement of the Cell-Ready^® mineral ZinC in a proprietary nutrient delivery system.

Zinc (symbol "Zn") is an essential mineral that is a component of more than 300 enzymes needed to carry out proper body function. Zinc is key in healthy skin and connective tissue vision and reproduction. As well, zinc has been recognized in research to help promote a healthy and normal immune system.*

The purer the water the more efficiently minerals are activated into their electrically charged ionic state. Eniva^® uses OHM^® water (multi-step purified water) in a unique proprietary process at Eniva’s government-inspected manufacturing facility, yielding an advanced aqueous form of zinc ions (Solutomic^®) in sparkling clear solution for quicker absorption than tablets or capsules which must first dissolve in the digestive system before being absorbed.

Solutomic^® Liquid Nutrients

Caution: Do not consume if tamper resistant seal is broken or missing. Keep cap tightly closed. Keep product out of reach of children. As with all dietary supplements, contact your doctor before use. If you are currently taking prescription medication, have an ongoing medical condition, are pregnant, nursing or under the age of 14, you should consult your doctor before using this product.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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