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The energy of life is produced inside the little energy centers
of each cell.
Those
little furnaces are called the mitochondria, and inside each
one a chemical miracle takes place. It is the tricarboxylic
acid cycle, or Krebs cycle for short. It generates life’s
energy in the form of a substance called ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate.)
Citric, fumaric, malic, succinic, and alpha-ketoglutaric acids
are the fuel that drives the Krebs cycle, giving ATP.
Since
each cell generates energy throughout its life, the need
for those five organic acids is strong and constant. As
long as we are alive, there is a steady requirement for
citric, fumaric, malic, succinic, and alpha-ketoglutaric
acids. Therefore, minerals bound to them should be easily
absorbed from the gut, transported through the blood, delivered
to the cells and utilized.* This chain of events, from absorption
through utilization, describes bioavailability.
Research
conducted by Russell Jaffe, M.D., indicates
that minerals compounded with organic acids utilized
in the Krebs cycle may have improved bioavailability.
These Krebs cycle minerals
include citrates, malates, succinates, fumarates and alpha-ketoglutarates.
Vibrant
Health’s Krebs Cycle complex supplies a full and legitimate
20% of its elemental mineral potency from zinc alpha-ketoglutarate,
with another 20% also coming from each of the other compounds:
20% from citrate, 20% from malate, 20% from succinate and
20% from fumarate. All the compounds are fully reacted,
with no unbound species present.
 Interesting
Facts
Total
amount of zinc in the human body is between 2 and 3 grams.
Highest
concentration of zinc is in the prostate gland, prostatic
secretions and spermatozoa, running around 860 mcg. per
gram in normal tissue. (That’s about 4 to 80 times
more than any other tissue!)
There
is 25 times more zinc in white blood cells than in red,
indicating zinc’s importance.
Serum
zinc decreases during pregnancy, implying increased need
during that time.
Serum
zinc decreases with estrogen administration, implying an
increased need if hormone therapy is employed during menopause
and thereafter.
Zinc
is excreted primarily in gastrointestinal and pancreatic
secretions.
Urine
contains 0.5 mg. per day independent of dietary intake and
urinary volume.
Body
stores of zinc (held in bone, prostate gland and blood cells)
are not easily released for use, so we are dependent on
regular, dietary supplies, particularly during periods of
growth.
About
one-third of zinc from food is retained (i.e., absorbed AND delivered
to tissues.) Therefore, highly bioavailable supplements
are valuable.
Ingredients
Krebs cycle zinc complex, magnesium stearate, vegetable cellulose capsule
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 1 (one) capsule
Servings per container: 60 |
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Amount
per capsule |
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Daily Value |
Zinc
(elemental, from
Krebs cycle complex*) |
30
mg. |
200% |
| 6
mg. elemental zinc supplied equally by each of Zn alpha-ketoglutarate,
Zn succinate, Zn fumarate, Zn malate and Zn citrate.
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| Daily
Value not established* |
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*This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease.
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Directions
As a food
supplement, take one (1) capsule daily or as directed by a
health professional.
Phyto-Chromium and Phyto-Selenium are suitable for vegetarians
and do not contain sugar, starch, yeast, colorings, flavorings,
preservatives, grains or grain byproducts, peanuts, cocoa,
or any common allergens.
KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN . STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE
 Available
in 60 Capsule Bottles
30 mg. elemental Zinc + 200 mg. Soy phytosterols
each |
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Krebs
Zinc 60 capsule bottle - $7.95 |
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