Zinc is an essential mineral for all forms of life. In humans, it activates more than 300 enzymes, including those that assist with protein synthesis and wound healing. Zinc has antioxidant properties, helps protects cell membrane integrity and is critical for a healthy immune system function. Zinc also is required to help support healthy skin, prostate, neurological and reproductive function.

ZincEval Select is provided in a liquid form that is readily absorbed by the body. The product is designed to be used in two ways, 1) as a zinc supplement, and 2) to conduct a zinc taste test. The zinc taste test may be useful in helping to evaluate an individual's zinc status and to determine whether or not zinc supplementation is called for.

Evaluate the zinc status as follows:

    Immediate, very noticeable bitter, unpleasant or metallic taste: indicates optimal levels of zinc are present; suggests no need for zinc supplementation.
    Slight bitter or metallic taste: indicates suboptimal zinc levels; suggests the need for zinc supplementation.
    Absence of taste, sweet or "water-like" taste: indicates low zinc levels; suggests the definite need for zinc supplementation. Consider the use of Zinc Select capsules to avoid increasingly bitter taste experience as zinc status improves.

If the need for zinc supplementation is indicated, consider using either ZincEval Select liquid or tasteless Zinc Select capsules. After 2 - 4 weeks of zinc supplementation, follow-up taste testing with ZincEval Select may be performed to re-evaluate zinc status.