Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct by Trace Minerals Research – Immune Support Chewable
Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry by Trace Minerals Research combines two essential nutrients in raspberry-flavored chewable wafers for immune support. Each wafer supplies 40 mg zinc from zinc gluconate and zinc citrate, 250 mg vitamin C as ascorbic acid, and 12.5 mg ConcenTrace® Trace Minerals.
These raspberry chewable wafers offer an alternative to swallowing capsules, with 60 wafers per bottle. The formula is gluten free and certified vegan. Its zinc amount deserves particular attention when choosing a supplement: one wafer reaches the adult daily upper intake limit before zinc from food or other supplements is included. Practitioner guidance helps establish whether this strength fits your needs.
Key Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct Benefits
- Supports normal immune function by supplying zinc, a mineral needed for the everyday activity and communication of immune cells.
- Provides vitamin C for antioxidant support, helping maintain the body's normal defenses against oxidative stress within healthy cells.
- Supplies nutrients involved in enzyme function and collagen formation, supporting normal cellular processes and connective tissue maintenance.
How Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct Works
Zinc and vitamin C have complementary roles rather than interchangeable jobs. Zinc helps enzymes carry out the chemical reactions that sustain cells and supports the machinery involved in making proteins and DNA. Vitamin C donates electrons during normal cellular reactions and helps enzymes build collagen, the structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues.
The combination provides nutritional support for these existing processes; a higher nutrient amount does not automatically mean stronger immunity. Vitamin C must come from food or supplements because humans cannot make it. Choosing this combined wafer also means considering both nutrient amounts together, rather than adjusting zinc and vitamin C independently.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Zinc: Helps enzymes function and supports normal immune activity. Cells use zinc to maintain protein structure, make DNA, and coordinate everyday cellular processes. This wafer supplies zinc gluconate and zinc citrate; its concentrated amount makes reviewing your total zinc intake especially important.
- Vitamin C: Supports collagen production by helping the enzymes that assemble and stabilize this connective tissue protein. As an electron donor, it also participates in the body's normal antioxidant network. The ascorbic acid in each wafer supplies this essential vitamin alongside zinc.
Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct Is Formulated For
- Adults who prefer a chewable supplement and have reviewed the 40 mg zinc strength with their healthcare practitioner.
- People seeking a gluten-free, certified-vegan combination of zinc and vitamin C rather than separate nutrient products.
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 Immune Support Supplements, Zinc, and Vitamin C for Immune Support collections.
Recommendation: Adults and children age 4 and older chew 1 wafer daily.
Serving Size: 1 Wafer
Servings Per Container: 60
Calories ... 10
Total Carbohydrate ... 2 g ... 1%* DV
Xylitol ... 1 g ... **
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) ... 250 mg ... 278% DV
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Citrate) ... 40 mg ... 364% DV
ConcenTrace® Trace Minerals ... 12.5 mg ... **
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Palm oil, corn starch, red beet (Beta vulgaris) juice powder (color), natural raspberry flavor, magnesium stearate, steviol glycosides.
Does Not Contain: No known allergens. Gluten free
Additional precautions: One wafer provides 40 mg zinc, the adult daily upper intake limit from all sources, and exceeds the upper limits for children and adolescents. Despite the label's age range, obtain pediatric guidance before giving this strength to a child. Review total zinc intake and duration with your practitioner, particularly before long-term use; excess zinc can interfere with copper absorption. Zinc can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or appetite loss. Vitamin C can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Ask your pharmacist about separation from quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics and penicillamine. If you have an iron-overload disorder, are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns. Check the product label and consult with a pediatrician before giving it to children.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct
What are the benefits of Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct?
This raspberry-flavored chewable combines zinc for normal immune and enzyme function with vitamin C for antioxidant activity and collagen production. Each wafer contains 40 mg zinc, 250 mg vitamin C, and 12.5 mg ConcenTrace® Trace Minerals. The two main nutrients contribute to different everyday cellular processes, so the combination offers more than a single-nutrient formula. It is gluten free and certified vegan. Because the zinc amount reaches the adult daily upper intake limit, choose this strength with practitioner guidance rather than assuming more zinc is better.
Who should take Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct?
This formula is an option for adults who prefer a chewable wafer and whose healthcare practitioner considers the combined zinc and vitamin C amounts appropriate. The manufacturer directs adults and children age 4 and older to chew one wafer daily. However, its 40 mg zinc content exceeds the upper intake limits for children and adolescents, so pediatric guidance is important before use. Review other zinc-containing supplements and your diet as well. A raspberry flavor and chewable format do not make this high-zinc formula suitable for every family member.
Are there any side effects of taking Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct?
Zinc can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, dizziness, headache, or appetite loss; vitamin C can also cause digestive discomfort. Excess zinc over time can interfere with copper absorption. This wafer contains 40 mg zinc, the adult daily upper limit before other sources are counted, and exceeds children's upper limits. Ask your practitioner about duration and total intake, and your pharmacist about interactions with quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics and penicillamine. Seek guidance with iron-overload disorders, pregnancy, nursing, or other medical concerns. The label warns: Keep out of reach of children.
How does Zinc + Vitamin C Chewable Raspberry 60ct support overall health?
Zinc supports the enzymes and cellular machinery involved in normal immune activity, protein production, and DNA maintenance. Vitamin C helps collagen-forming enzymes work and participates in normal antioxidant processes. Together, these roles connect the formula to everyday cell function and connective tissue maintenance, not just one health goal. Each serving delivers both nutrients in a single raspberry wafer, which also means their amounts cannot be adjusted separately. Consider whether this combination fits your nutritional intake, particularly its concentrated zinc strength, rather than using it as a substitute for varied foods.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
