{"product_id":"natural-factors-zinc-lozenges-with-echinamide-elderberry-vitamin-c-cherry-60-lozenges","title":"Natural Factors Zinc Lozenges with Echinamide, Elderberry \u0026 Vitamin C - Cherry (60 Lozenges)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Zinc Lozenges with Echinamide, Elderberry \u0026amp; Vitamin C in cherry flavour combine 10 mg of zinc with black elderberry, echinacea and vitamin C in a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth. There are 60 lozenges in the bottle. Helps to maintain immune function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat these zinc lozenges are licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80111311. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Elder is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and mucus buildup of the upper respiratory tract).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Elder is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic), to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds, flus).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in energy metabolism and tissue formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in connective tissue formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to prevent zinc deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each lozenge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest ingredient is 125 mg of a 4:1 black elderberry extract from the fruit of Sambucus nigra. Next is 30 mg of Echinamide echinacea powder, made from the top and root of Echinacea purpurea; Natural Factors grows its echinacea organically in Canada. Each lozenge also gives 25 mg of vitamin C as sodium ascorbate and 10 mg of zinc as zinc gluconate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry flavour comes from natural flavour, sweetened with cane sugar and monk fruit extract. The other non-medicinal ingredients are citric acid, magnesium stearate and stearic acid. There are no artificial colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults let 1 lozenge dissolve slowly in the mouth 3 times a day, with food. Take it a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products, and check with a health care practitioner before using it for longer than 8 weeks. Ask first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or take immunosuppressive medication. Keep out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same formula also comes in a Honey Blossom flavour. At 3 lozenges a day, one bottle covers 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who like to have zinc, elderberry and vitamin C on hand during cold and flu season, and anyone who prefers a lozenge to swallowing a capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors Zinc Lozenges FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much zinc is in each lozenge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mg, from zinc gluconate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many can I take in a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label gives 1 lozenge 3 times a day for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there sugar in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cane sugar and monk fruit extract sweeten the lozenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there another flavour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Natural Factors also makes a Honey Blossom version with the same formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527430045799,"sku":"NF01689","price":12.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/1689-5_Zinc_Cherry_HGR175W_E.png?v=1794298277","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-zinc-lozenges-with-echinamide-elderberry-vitamin-c-cherry-60-lozenges","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}