Suggested Use

Take as directed by your health-care practitioner. Upon opening, install flip-top lid provided and keep lid snapped shut when not in use

Nutrition Info

One (5 ml) Teaspoon Contains: Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate)* 1.15 mg. *0.1% w/v solution. Other Ingredients: Purified water.

Description

Zinc sulfate solution can be used to test for a possible zinc deficiency. Follow the steps outlined below for oral zinc taste testing. In addition, Zinc Sulfate, 7 Hydrate can be used for zinc supplementation.* Each teaspoonful contains 1.5 mg zinc. Oral Zinc Test Hold a teaspoonful of the Zinc Sulfate solution in the mouth for 30 seconds and note the taste response from one of four categories: 1. No specific taste or other sensation is noticed, even after 30 seconds 2. No immediate taste is noticed, but after a few seconds a slight taste described as dry, mineral, furry, or even sweet is noticed 3. A definite, although not strongly unpleasant, taste is noticed almost immediately and tends to intensify as the 30 seconds pass 4. A strong, unpleasant taste is noticed immediately and tends to intensify as the 30 seconds pass Individuals in category 1 or 2 might respond favorably to zinc supplementation

Note

ALLERGY WARNING This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. EXCIPIENT FREE This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, or magnesium, calcium, or vegetable stearates. PREGNANCY WARNING If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Zinc can inhibit the absorption of copper. Long-term zinc supplementation should include copper in a 15:1 (Zn:Cu) ratio. STORAGE Upon opening, install flip-top lid provided and keep lid snapped shut when not in use