Zinc - Substances that Enhance

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These Substances may Enhance the Function of Zinc

Amino Acids

 Histidine is one of the preferred Amino Acids for chelation with Zinc and Histidine may enhance the ability of Zinc to cross the Blood-Brain Barrier.  [1]

 Picolinic Acid may facilitate the absorption of Zinc.  [2]

 Tryptophan may enhance the absorption of Zinc (Tryptophan is an essential precursor for the production of Picolinic Acid, which in turn greatly enhances the absorption of Zinc into the body’s Cells).  [3]

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