Food, Beverage & Supplement
Zinc citrate is an important source of zinc, a mineral essential to male sex hormones. Zinc deficiency can reduce white blood cell levels, impair wound healing and the body’s ability to fight infection. It can also reduce sensitivity to sweet and salty tastes, causing people to consume stronger flavors than recommended.
Pharmaceutical
Zinc citrate is a source of zinc that supports immune function and enzyme activity. It also provides oral-care benefits, such as helping reduce tartar and bacterial levels. Zinc ions act directly on anaerobic bacteria and help reduce VSCs (volatile sulfur compounds), a cause of bad breath.
Personal care
Zinc citrate has antibacterial properties and is therefore used in products for controlling bad breath and body odor, as well as soaps and hair- and skin-care products.