Zinc+ - 90 Capsules by Designs for Sport – Immune Support Zinc Supplement
Zinc+ capsules by Designs for Sport combine chelated zinc with two B vitamins, molybdenum, and malic acid in vegetarian capsules. Each capsule supplies 30 mg of zinc as zinc bisglycinate chelate, pairing this essential mineral with nutrients involved in everyday cellular metabolism.
This is a focused mineral-and-cofactor formula rather than a complete multivitamin. Its 90-capsule bottle suits people who want a measured zinc supplement alongside their food intake and an existing wellness routine. The one-capsule serving makes the amounts of zinc and its accompanying nutrients straightforward to compare with other supplements.
Key Zinc+ Benefits
- Supports normal immune function by supplying zinc, a mineral needed for immune-cell development, communication, and everyday activity.
- Provides B vitamins that contribute to normal energy metabolism, helping cells use the nutrients supplied by food.
- Supports normal amino acid metabolism through vitamin B6, alongside zinc-dependent enzyme activity involved in protein and DNA synthesis.
How Zinc+ Works
Zinc helps enzymes perform the chemical tasks that keep cells functioning. It also contributes to the structure of proteins and the signals cells exchange. In this formula, zinc is bound to glycine in a chelate. The B vitamins have complementary jobs as enzyme helpers, while molybdenum supports a separate group of enzymes. These are nutritional roles, not a promise of improved athletic performance.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Zinc: Supports normal immune-cell development and activity. Beyond immune health, zinc helps enzymes work and contributes to protein and DNA synthesis, giving this formula a nutritional role in the ongoing maintenance of healthy cells.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2): Supplies the building material for coenzymes that help transfer energy during food metabolism. These enzyme helpers participate in the normal processing of fats and other nutrients, complementing zinc's cellular functions.
- Vitamin B-6: Helps enzymes process amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. The formula provides pyridoxal-5-phosphate, a coenzyme form of B6 involved in normal protein metabolism and the production of neurotransmitters used for nerve-cell communication.
- Molybdenum: Helps specific enzymes process sulfur-containing amino acids and related compounds. One of these enzymes converts sulfite to sulfate during normal metabolism. This trace mineral contributes a different enzyme-support role from zinc and the B vitamins.
- Malic Acid: Provides an organic acid whose malate form participates in the citric acid cycle, part of normal cellular energy metabolism.
Zinc+ Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a zinc-focused formula with B-vitamin and trace-mineral cofactors.
- People who prefer a vegetarian capsule rather than a zinc lozenge or liquid.
- Active adults reviewing their zinc intake with a healthcare practitioner, particularly when combining several supplements.
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 Zinc, Immune Support Supplements, and Designs for Sport collections.
Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) ... 2.8 mg ... 215% Daily Value
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) ... 5.2 mg ... 306% Daily Value
Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) ... 30 mg ... 273% Daily Value
Molybdenum (as TRAACS® Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) ... 50 mcg ... 111% Daily Value
Malic Acid ... 200 mg ... *
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose (capsule), vegetable stearate, silicon dioxide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zinc+
What are the benefits of Zinc+?
Zinc+ supplies 30 mg of zinc per capsule to support normal immune function and zinc-dependent cellular processes. It also provides riboflavin and vitamin B6 for everyday nutrient metabolism, plus molybdenum and malic acid. The formula combines these ingredients in a vegetarian capsule rather than offering zinc alone. Its benefits are nutritional: supporting normal body functions and supplementing dietary intake, without promising better workout results or replacing a varied diet.
Who should take Zinc+?
Zinc+ is an option for adults who want a zinc-focused supplement with accompanying B vitamins and molybdenum. It may suit someone who prefers a vegetarian capsule and has reviewed their mineral intake with a healthcare practitioner. Each capsule already contains 30 mg of zinc, so consider zinc from multivitamins, other supplements, and food before adding it. Pregnancy, nursing, medication use, or an existing medical condition calls for individualized professional advice before starting this formula.
Are there any side effects of taking Zinc+?
Zinc can cause nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, or reduced appetite. Excessive ongoing intake can lower copper status. Zinc+ also contains 5.2 mg of B6; excessive total supplemental B6 can damage nerves. Follow the directions to take one capsule with a meal, and review all supplement doses together. Ask a pharmacist about antibiotics, penicillamine, thiazide diuretics, cycloserine, seizure medicines, or theophylline. Consult your practitioner before use during pregnancy or nursing or with a medical condition.
How does Zinc+ support overall health?
Zinc+ supports everyday nutrition through several distinct enzyme-related roles. Zinc participates in immune-cell activity and normal protein and DNA synthesis. Riboflavin helps cells process nutrients for energy, while B6 supports amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter production. Molybdenum helps enzymes process sulfur-containing compounds, and malate participates in cellular energy pathways. These complementary functions explain the formula's nutritional purpose; they do not mean that taking extra zinc or B vitamins will improve health when intake is already adequate.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
