Ingredient

Zinc Sulfate Hydrate

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is an ingredient that supplements zinc to improve nutritional status.

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MFDS ingredient code M084022

What does it do?

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is an inorganic salt containing zinc, primarily used in vitamin and mineral supplements. Zinc is an essential mineral that serves as a component of various enzymes in the human body and is important for improving nutrition and maintaining immune function.

In the body, zinc participates in the activation of several enzymes, aiding cell function and immune response. By supplementing insufficient zinc, it contributes to the maintenance of normal metabolism and the immune system.

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Good to know

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is well absorbed and highly stable compared to other zinc compounds, making it widely used in vitamin formulations. Additionally, it exists in a hydrated form, which is suitable for formulation manufacturing.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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