Enhanced Zinc Lozenges®

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Brand: Life Extension

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Net Contents

30 Vegetarian Lozenge(s)

Serving Size

1 Vegetarian Lozenge(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Lozenge

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 37870 19610 5

Product Version

L01961CC

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegetarian, Non-GMO.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Lozenge(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates5 Gram(s)2%
Sugar4 Gram(s)
Zinc(Zinc Acetate)18.75 mg170%

% Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

DextrosePeppermint flavorStearic AcidVegetable StearateSilica

Target Groups

VegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

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, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

May cause nausea if taken on empty stomach.

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 on a chronic basis, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent copper deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppresive for some aspects of T-cell and NK cell function.

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.

Precautions re: All Other

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Storage

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non GMO LE Certified

Formulation re: Other

Special ionic formula for the body's natural defense system

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO LE Certified

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309

1-866-280-2852

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Research & Studies

  • The key role of vitamin C and zinc in throat health and the benefits of regular fortified lozenge use in counteracting discomfort

    M Aslam, A Kulasekaran, G Maraula, G Coutinho… - researchgate.net

    … important role vitamin C and zinc play in processes integral to throat health and how their supplementation is key in … Supplementation of these micronutrients at higher doses has yielded …

  • Zinc supplementation in public health

    ME Penny - Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2013 - karger.com

    … ingrained treatment with antibiotics and, if available, ‘antidiarrheal' medicines to the new zinc tablets or syrup. This demand-driven behavior often undermines sensitization and training. …

    2013111 citations
  • Zinc lozenges as cure for the common cold–a review and hypothesis

    GA Eby III - Medical hypotheses, 2010 - Elsevier

    … it is inferred that iZn is the active ingredient in zinc lozenges for colds, as it is in vitro against … pH are correct means for lozenge iZn analysis. Zinc lozenges slowly dissolving in the mouth …

    2010118 citations
  • Shortcomings in the Cochrane review on zinc and the common cold by Nault et al.(2024)

    H Hemilä - 2024 - researchportal.helsinki.fi

    … provide firm conclusions or recommend zinc supplementation for the prevention or treatment … that zinc lozenges are a form of dietary supplement; however, the effect of zinc lozenges is …

    20242 citations
  • Reduction in duration of common colds by zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind study

    GA Eby, DR Davis, WW Halcomb - Antimicrobial Agents and …, 1984 - journals.asm.org

    … As a possible treatment for common colds, we tested zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind, placebocontrolled, clinical trial. One 23-mg zinc lozenge or matched placebo was …

    1984310 citations
  • Zinc acetate lozenges for the treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial

    H Hemilä, J Haukka, M Alho, J Vahtera, M Kivimäki - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com

    … three trials with zinc acetate lozenges, a significant benefit of zinc lozenges was seen within … We also assumed that the rapid initiation of zinc lozenges might lead to effects that extend …

    202038 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2020-08-23. DSLD Label ID: 232147. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.