ACES + Zn

Q: What are the benefits of ACES + Zn®?

ACES + Zn® supplies vitamins A, C, and E, selenium, and zinc for antioxidant nutrition and normal immune function. Vitamin C supports collagen formation and antioxidant activity in watery parts of cells, while vitamin E helps protect cell-membrane fats. Selenium contributes to antioxidant enzymes, and zinc supports normal immune-cell activity. The two-soft-gel serving provides 500 mg vitamin C, 268 mg vitamin E, 15 mg zinc, and 100 mcg selenium.

Q: Who should take ACES + Zn®?

ACES + Zn® is labeled for adults seeking a focused antioxidant vitamin-and-mineral supplement. Carlson's directions are to take two soft gels daily at mealtime. Choose between 60-soft-gel and 180-soft-gel bottles according to your preferred bottle size; both contain the same formula. The soft gel shell contains beef gelatin, and the other ingredients include soy lecithin, so this is not a vegetarian option. Review overlapping supplements and medications with your healthcare practitioner before starting.

Q: Are there any side effects of taking ACES + Zn®?

Possible effects include nausea or digestive upset from vitamin C or zinc. Vitamin E requires extra care with blood-thinning medicines and before surgery. Current or former smokers and people exposed to asbestos should seek medical advice about beta-carotene supplements. Zinc can interact with certain antibiotics and penicillamine. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, or taking medications. Review the Additional precautions above for kidney-stone history, iron overload, treatment interactions, long-term vitamin E considerations, and overlapping supplement intake. Soy lecithin and beef gelatin are present.

Q: How does ACES + Zn® support overall health?

ACES + Zn® supports normal nutritional processes rather than replacing a varied diet. Vitamin A contributes to vision and maintenance of specialized tissues; vitamin C helps build collagen; vitamin E participates in antioxidant protection of cell membranes. Selenium supplies a component of antioxidant enzymes, while zinc supports normal protein production, DNA synthesis, and immune-cell function. These complementary roles make the formula a targeted antioxidant combination, not a complete source of all essential vitamins and minerals.

Description

ACES + Zn® by Carlson Labs – Cellular Antioxidant Support Soft Gels

ACES + Zn® soft gels by Carlson Labs combine vitamins A, C, and E with selenium and zinc for targeted antioxidant support. This formula pairs water-soluble vitamin C with fat-soluble vitamin E and trace minerals involved in the body's cellular defenses.

Unlike a full-spectrum multivitamin, ACES + Zn® focuses on a select group of nutrients for cellular maintenance and normal immune function. The formula includes vitamin A from beta carotene, vitamin C from calcium ascorbate, and vitamin E as d-alpha tocopherol.

Key ACES + Zn® Benefits

Supports cellular antioxidant defenses with vitamins C and E, which help protect different parts of the cell from free radicals.
Provides zinc and vitamin A for immune support, including normal immune-cell function and maintenance of protective tissue surfaces.
Supplies vitamin C for normal collagen formation, helping maintain the connective tissue framework found in skin and other tissues.

How ACES + Zn® Works

Cells generate free radicals during normal metabolism. Antioxidant nutrients help keep these reactive molecules in balance: vitamin C works in watery environments, while vitamin E helps protect fats within cell membranes. Selenium contributes to enzymes that manage peroxides, another type of reactive compound. Zinc supports normal cellular machinery rather than acting as a substitute for the vitamins. These complementary nutritional roles explain the formula's focus on everyday cellular maintenance.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

Vitamin A: The body converts beta carotene into active vitamin A as needed. Vitamin A supports normal vision and helps cells develop into specialized tissues, including the protective surfaces that form part of the body's normal immune defenses.
Vitamin C: Donates electrons to help neutralize free radicals in watery parts of cells. It also assists enzymes involved in collagen production, connecting antioxidant nutrition with the normal maintenance of skin and connective tissues.
Vitamin E: Helps interrupt the chain reactions that oxidize fats. Because cell membranes contain fats, this nutritional role complements vitamin C's activity in watery environments and supports the maintenance of normal cellular structures.
Selenium: Supplies a component of selenoproteins, including antioxidant enzymes that help process peroxides. This enzyme-based role adds a different aspect of cellular defense to the vitamins in the formula.
Zinc: Supports enzymes, normal immune-cell development, and the production of proteins and DNA. These functions help cells carry out routine maintenance and division, making zinc a nutritional partner to the formula's antioxidant vitamins.

ACES + Zn® Is Formulated For

Adults seeking a targeted vitamin-and-mineral antioxidant combination rather than a broad multivitamin.
Adults who prefer soft gels and can take the formula with a meal.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Anti-Oxidants Supplements, Immune Support Supplements, and Carlson Labs Supplements and Vitamins collections.

Recommendation: Adults: take two soft gels daily at mealtime.

Serving Size: 2 Soft Gels
Servings Per Container: 60-soft-gel bottle: 30; 180-soft-gel bottle: 90

Amount Per Serving:
Calories ... 15
Total Fat ... 1 g ... 1%**
Total Carbohydrate ... <1 g ... <1%**
Protein ... <1 g
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) ... 3,000 mcg RAE ... 333%
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) ... 500 mg ... 556%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) ... 268 mg ... 1,787%
Calcium (from calcium ascorbate and dicalcium phosphate) ... 56 mg ... 4%
Zinc (from zinc citrate) ... 15 mg ... 136%
Selenium (from L-selenomethionine) ... 100 mcg ... 182%

** Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients: Sunflower oil, soft gel shell (beef gelatin, glycerin, water, carob), beeswax, soy lecithin.

Soft gel color variations may occur.

Does Not Contain: Gluten-free. No Artificial Preservatives.

Storage: Keep bottle tightly closed. Store away from heat and moisture.

Additional precautions: Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. The formula includes soy lecithin and beef gelatin. Vitamin C and zinc can cause nausea or digestive upset; excessive vitamin C can cause diarrhea or cramps. Seek advice for kidney-stone history or iron overload. Vitamin E can increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines; discuss use before surgery and long-term high-dose use, including potential prostate-cancer risk, with your clinician. Current or former smokers and people exposed to asbestos should seek medical advice before using beta-carotene supplements because high-dose beta-carotene can increase lung-cancer risk in these groups. Zinc can interfere with quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics and penicillamine; ask a pharmacist about spacing. Have your clinician review use with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, a statin-niacin combination, orlistat, or retinoid medicines. Avoid stacking this formula with overlapping antioxidant supplements; excessive zinc can impair copper balance, and excessive selenium can cause hair or nail changes. Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions About ACES + Zn®

What are the benefits of ACES + Zn®?

ACES + Zn® supplies vitamins A, C, and E, selenium, and zinc for antioxidant nutrition and normal immune function. Vitamin C supports collagen formation and antioxidant activity in watery parts of cells, while vitamin E helps protect cell-membrane fats. Selenium contributes to antioxidant enzymes, and zinc supports normal immune-cell activity. The two-soft-gel serving provides 500 mg vitamin C, 268 mg vitamin E, 15 mg zinc, and 100 mcg selenium.

Who should take ACES + Zn®?

ACES + Zn® is labeled for adults seeking a focused antioxidant vitamin-and-mineral supplement. Carlson's directions are to take two soft gels daily at mealtime. Choose between 60-soft-gel and 180-soft-gel bottles according to your preferred bottle size; both contain the same formula. The soft gel shell contains beef gelatin, and the other ingredients include soy lecithin, so this is not a vegetarian option. Review overlapping supplements and medications with your healthcare practitioner before starting.

Are there any side effects of taking ACES + Zn®?

Possible effects include nausea or digestive upset from vitamin C or zinc. Vitamin E requires extra care with blood-thinning medicines and before surgery. Current or former smokers and people exposed to asbestos should seek medical advice about beta-carotene supplements. Zinc can interact with certain antibiotics and penicillamine. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, or taking medications. Review the Additional precautions above for kidney-stone history, iron overload, treatment interactions, long-term vitamin E considerations, and overlapping supplement intake. Soy lecithin and beef gelatin are present.

How does ACES + Zn® support overall health?

ACES + Zn® supports normal nutritional processes rather than replacing a varied diet. Vitamin A contributes to vision and maintenance of specialized tissues; vitamin C helps build collagen; vitamin E participates in antioxidant protection of cell membranes. Selenium supplies a component of antioxidant enzymes, while zinc supports normal protein production, DNA synthesis, and immune-cell function. These complementary roles make the formula a targeted antioxidant combination, not a complete source of all essential vitamins and minerals.