PERQUE ZINC & THROAT GUARD LOZENGES - BOTTOM LINE FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
Zinc affects multiple facets of the immune system, and due to poor diet, soil depletion, food processing,
aging, and stress, zinc deficiency can be widespread. Research has shown that zinc can reduce the
duration of a cold, decrease upper respiratory infections and help with inflammatory conditions like
asthma. PERQUE Zinc & Throat Guard Lozenges provide a special blend of fully soluble, energized
zinc and synergistic nutrients for maximum immune support for people of all ages.*
PERQUE ZINC & THROAT GUARD LOZENGES
Because each person absorbs zinc differently, PERQUE Zinc & Throat Guard is a biocomplete, goodtasting formula combining:
• Three activated forms of zinc (citrate, aspartate, and glycinate) for direct transporter-activated
absorption and utilization.*
• Vitamin C, a proven antioxidant, to strengthen the immune system.*
• Echinacea purpurea, which boosts immune function and stimulates white blood cell production.
Echinacea also has antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, which provide powerful
synergy.*
• Slippery Elm to soothe inflamed and irritated mucous membranes.*
• OPC (flavanol, active soluble proanthocyanidins), an antiinflammatory and antiviral agent and an
antioxidant and synergistic cofactor for the action of ascorbate (vitamin C).EFFECTIVE IMMUNE SUPPORT PLUS MUCH MORE
More than a dozen studies show that zinc supplementation reduces the
incidence of cold symptoms and the duration of illness. Zinc can also inhibit
the growth of cold-causing viruses.*
For sore throats, PERQUE Zinc & Throat Guard Lozenges can be taken every
two hours while symptomatic.* Frequently, people take too little zinc and do
not receive full benefit.
Unlike other zinc lozenges, PERQUE Zinc & Throat Guard is a complete,
immune-building formula. Other zinc lozenges not only lack synergistic
nutrients for immune enhancement, but also commonly use poorly
absorbed, insoluble, or poorly available forms of zinc.*
PERQUE Zinc & Throat Guard Lozenges are the perfect chewable daily zinc
supplement and immune system enhancer for children. PERQUE Zinc &
Throat Guard Lozenges can be especially useful for children with poor
growth and appetite.*
POWERFUL BENEFITS FOR THE COMMON COLD
In a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, researchers
studied the effects of zinc lozenges on the common cold. Patients received either zinc lozenges or a placebo every two hours until their
symptoms were gone. Researchers evaluated zinc’s effects
on symptoms including cough, headache, scratchy throat, sore throat, sneezing, and fever. Zinc lozenges decreased the duration of cold
symptoms by nearly half compared to the placebo group.*
In another study, researchers reviewed seven previous randomized, controlled trials on the effectiveness of zinc gluconate lozenges for
treating the common cold. The study concluded that the evidence supports the use of zinc lozenges for reducing the symptoms and duration
of the common cold.*

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