zinc aspartate

Zinc aspartate is a chelated zinc supplement, a salt formed from zinc and the amino acid aspartic acid. It is typically a white crystalline powder. This form of zinc is favored for its enhanced bioavailability and absorption due to the chelation with aspartate. It is widely used to treat and prevent zinc deficiencies, which can impact numerous bodily functions. Zinc aspartate plays a crucial role in over 300 enzymatic processes, DNA and protein synthesis, cell growth, and wound healing. It also exhibits immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Studies have explored its potential in stimulating immune responses, such as tetanus antibody formation and T lymphocyte activation, particularly in zinc-deficient individuals like chronic hemodialysis patients. Additionally, it has been investigated for its therapeutic potential in conditions like obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Brand names

ZINKOTASE

Other names

zinc L-aspartateL-Aspartic Acid Zinc SaltBis(aspartato)zincZink DL-aspartatZink DL-hydrogenasparaginatUnizinkZincasZinkaspartZinkotase