Lamberts Zincatest&174; – 100ml Liquid

Ingredients

A clear solution of zinc sulphateEach 5ml provides:Zinc as Zinc Sulphate 15mg

Directions

This product may be used in one of two ways:i as a food supplement andii as a taste test to indicate zinc statusi As a food supplement: Take one 5ml spoonful of Zincatest daily You may wish to dilute this liquid in water or orange juiceii As a taste test to indicate zinc status: Take the test at least one hour after food or drink Simply add 5ml of Zincatest solution to 60ml of water and immediately swirl one 5ml spoonful of the diluted mixture around in the mouth for 10 seconds this mixture can then be swallowed or spat outThe taste sensation that results from this test provides an indication of zinc status:1 Tasteless like water: Low2 Slightly dry furry mineral-like or even sweet taste develops after a few seconds: Marginally Low3 Definite taste which intensifies with time: Marginally Positive 4 Strong unpleasant taste noticed immediately: Positive If response corresponds to 1 or 2 above use a zinc supplement or Zincatest until response improves to 3 or4 A 3 to 6 month course may be necessaryA fresh solution should be made up each time a test is required

Additional Information

Allergen AdviceThe following list of allergens are excluded: Wheat Gluten Barley Soya Eggs Milk and milk products Lactose Nuts Sulphites Celery Fish Shellfish and YeastCautionsNone known at the recommended dosageStorage instructionsTo be stored in a cool dry place and protected from light

Zincatest is a simple non-invasive test which gives an indication of zinc status Zincatest can also be given as a zinc supplement Ideal for those who find tablets and capsules difficult to swallow

Up to one in three adults in the UK receives less than the Reference Nutrient Intake RNI for zinc This is largely a result of refining processes which remove up to 90 of the available zinc content from cereal grains along with the trend to eat less animal-derived protein