{"product_id":"oysterzinc","title":"Oysterzinc","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSmidge Oysterzinc\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReal-Food Zinc Support \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Oysterzinc, a pure zinc supplement made from fresh oysters — aka the highest food source of zinc! Here to support your immune system with natural, whole-food zinc when you're in need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmidge's Oysterzinc is 100% oyster powder from fresh oysters off the coast of Ireland. Made in small batches from only the meat of the oyster (no shells!). No additives or fillers either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits and Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-food zinc from 100% fresh Atlantic oysters sustainably sourced from Ireland — nature’s richest whole-food zinc source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides naturally occurring companion nutrients including vitamin B12, copper \u0026amp; selenium \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrient potency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, bioavailable absorption with no synthetic additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Oyster extract powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent food source of Zinc \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent source of Copper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size: 4 Vegetarian Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount\/Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVitamin B12 (from Oyster Extract Powder) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.1 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIodine (from Oyster Extract Powder) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e11.8 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eZinc (from Oyster Extract Powder) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2.0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSelenium (from Oyster Extract Powder) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3.7 mcg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 95.1699%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCopper (from Oyster Extract Powder) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4.47227%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.17 mg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eVegetarian capsule - Glazing agent (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), water, and cellulose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shellfish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Not Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk\/casein, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake four capsules at once, per day, or as directed by a certified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive individuals (adults):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne capsule, once daily. May increase dose over time if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmidge's supplements are premium, pure, and potent. Therefore, it's critically important to start slowly, with a lower dosage than recommended. For example, a minimal dose every other day, or even once a week, until you can determine how the supplement affects your body and what feels right for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage: \u003c\/strong\u003eStore in a cool, dry area, away from direct light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Info. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmidge's process involves slow, gentle convection drying under a low temperature to preserve bioactivity and nutrient integrity, making for the most potent oyster extract around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-with-media__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 oysters per bottle, sustainably sourced from the sparkling Atlantic coastline in Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-with-media__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle contains the goodness of over 60 hand-shucked oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmidge combed the world to find you the best food source of zinc, partnering with a small aquaculture family in Ireland, where long-time oystermen sustainably harvest oysters from the sparkling Atlantic coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s more...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sourcing oysters, Smidge takes a conservation-driven approach aimed at preserving native species and supporting the survival of endangered varieties. They derive the extract from Crassostrea gigas, harvested at their peak nutritional levels – carefully considering various growth parameters, including geographical, temporal, and seasonal factors. This precise approach is informed by decades of expertise in marine biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, the oysters are promptly shucked and gently convection-dried at low temperatures. This method is designed to preserve the oysters' nutritional content, with meticulous monitoring of temperature, moisture and water activity. Finally, the dried oysters are finely ground, encapsulated and carefully hand-filled into bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, shells are returned to the ocean to support marine restoration, providing a habitat that encourages the growth of baby oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-with-media__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOysterzinc nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-with-media__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Smidge® Oysterzinc is a real food with all of its cofactors, it naturally provides an excellent source of zinc. Its natural cofactors include: peptides, amino acids, and organic nutrients, making it bioavailable and easy to absorb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus, it’s rich in naturally occurring vitamin B12 and copper, and a good source of iodine. It also has selenium, which is an antioxidant, like zinc!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill wondering what more awaits once you pry open that clamped silvery shell? Oysters are bursting with:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 amino acids (including taurine) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59 trace minerals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 vitamins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega-3 DHA and EPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these goodies are naturally present in sensible concentrations, so they can harmoniously work inside your body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-with-media__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a natural zinc supplement from oysters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-with-media__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters contain the most zinc in any food — 10 times higher than the next richest source, red meat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut eating an oyster or taking an oyster zinc supplement differs from popping a commercial zinc tablet in an isolated form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking zinc in an isolated form can upset the body's natural mineral and nutrient balance, as it doesn't include zinc's inherent nutritional cofactors. For instance, the body's important copper reserve can become depleted if zinc is taken on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-with-media__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune system support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-with-media__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you feel the sniffles or aches coming on, or the stuffiness that precludes a head cold, Oysterzinc may support your immune system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is a vital mineral that your body uses in hundreds of ways. Primarily, to nourish and support the immune system. See, the human body needs zinc to activate T lymphocytes (T cells), which help the body control and regulate immune responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc has also been found to shorten the duration of the common cold and ease the symptoms when taken within 24 hours of the onset. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, zinc deficiency can do a number on immune system function, causing increased susceptibility to various pathogens and a host of health issues. Researchers have discovered that improving zinc levels through diet and supplementation may ease inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-with-media__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore health benefits of zinc supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-with-media__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to nourishing your immune system, zinc has myriad documented health benefits. 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