Zinc-Oro
Zinc-Oro is a nano-liposome orotate and bis-glycinate chelate form in a base of bioavailable botanical zinc-ionophore binding compounds, organic copper, and Shilajit composites ensure comprehensive mineral transport and assimilation trajectory to systemic and local sites.*
Lower levels of zinc are correlated with low levels of glutathione, an essential aspect of the detoxification system. Zinc is required to support proper immune function. Even mild zinc deficiency, which is widely spread in contrast to severe zinc deficiency, depresses immunity. Zinc may also reduce the severity of cold symptoms by acting as an astringent on the trigeminal nerve.
“White blood cells without zinc are like an army without bullets,” reports our friend, Dr. Klinghardt.
Zinc is a vital microelement that operates in every cell of the body, but it's a non-fat-soluble mineral that can't move through the fat-based cell membrane. As such, zinc is typically challenging to absorb and be assimilated. It needs help to cross the cell membrane from unique transport systems to penetrate inside the cell to stop viral replication. Intracellular mineral delivery is important because many cytoplasmic and mitochondria enzymes require minerals to be activated.
Specific notes about ingredients:
Zinc-Ionophores: Quercetin and Green Tea (EGCG) exert polyphenolic ionophore action on a lipid membrane, which raises zinc levels in the cells, creating a noteworthy impact on the multi-biological actions of zinc. These function as zinc-ionophores, transporting zinc directly in and out of the cell cytoplasm, maximizing the clinical effects of zinc. Dabbagh-Bazarbachi H. Zinc ionophore activity of quercetin and epigallocatechin-gallate: from hepa 1-6 cells to a liposome model. J Agric Food Chem. 2014;62(32):8085–8093
Quercetin: This may not only block the ability of viruses to infect cells but may also prevent virus replication. It is well known to ameliorate chronic diseases and aging processes in humans, and its antiviral properties have been investigated for its pleiotropic activities in numerous studies. Evans JM, Luby R, Lukaczer D, et al. The functional medicine approach to COVID-19: virus-specific nutraceutical and botanical agents. Integr Med. 2020;19(Suppl 1):34-42. https://www.ifm.org/ news-insights/functional-medicine-approach-covid-19-additionalresearch-nutraceuticals-botanicals. Wu, Wenjiao et al. “Quercetin as an Antiviral Agent Inhibits Influenza A Virus (IAV) Entry.” Viruses vol. 8,1 6. 25 Dec. 2015, doi:10.3390/v8010006
Green Tea EGCG has been found to have antiviral activity against a wide range of DNA and RNA viruses, especially in the early stages of infection, by preventing viral attachment, entry, and membrane fusion Kaihatsu K. Antiviral mechanism of action of epigallocatechin-3- o-gallate and its fatty acid esters. Molecules. 2018;23(10):2475
Molybdenum (as Bisglycinate chelate) processes proteins & genetic material (DNA). It helps break down drugs & toxic substances that enter the body to activate enzymes that help break down harmful sulfites from building up in the body.
Schwarz G, Mendel RR, Ribbe MW. Molybdenum cofactors, enzymes, and pathways. Nature. 2009;460(7257):839-847.
