CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C - Blueberry | 120 Tablets
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| Serving | 1-2 tablets (20-40 mg zinc + 100-200 mg vitamin C) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80103227 |
| Quality Standards | Made in Canada |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 20MG ZINC + 100MG VITAMIN C: 20 mg of highly absorbable zinc (TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate) combined with 100 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in every tablet, for everyday immune support.
- HELPS TO MAINTAIN IMMUNE FUNCTION: Zinc is an essential trace mineral that helps to maintain immune function - paired here with vitamin C for a convenient two-in-one daily formula.
- GENTLE, HIGHLY ABSORBABLE ZINC: Zinc bis-glycinate chelate is bound to the amino acid glycine, offering superior absorption and gentleness on digestion compared to inorganic zinc salts.
- SUITABLE FOR AGES 9 AND UP: A dose formulated for the whole family - ages 9 to 18 take one tablet daily, adults take one to two tablets daily, both with food.
- 120 TABLETS: A 120-day supply at the recommended dose of one tablet daily (ages 9-18).
- CLEAN VEGAN FORMULA: Dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free, soy-free and vegan, with a natural blueberry flavour and no artificial colours or preservatives.
- PREMIUM CANADIAN QUALITY: Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev, licensed under Health Canada NPN 80103227.
Product Description
Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C - Everyday Immune Support, Ages 9+
CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C combines 20 mg of highly absorbable zinc (TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate) with 100 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a single tablet, in a dose suitable for the whole family aged 9 and up. Zinc helps to maintain immune function. A convenient two-in-one formula with a natural blueberry flavour, for those who want their zinc and vitamin C together in a gentle, easy-to-take tablet. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80103227. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80103227.
CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamine C combine 20 mg de zinc hautement absorbable (chélate de bisglycinate de zinc TRAACS) et 100 mg de vitamine C (acide ascorbique) en un seul comprimé, dans un dosage adapté à toute la famille dès l'âge de 9 ans. Le zinc aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire. Une formule pratique deux-en-un à saveur naturelle de bleuet, pour ceux qui souhaitent combiner zinc et vitamine C dans un comprimé doux et facile à prendre. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80103227.
One Tablet, Zinc + Vitamin C Together
20mg TRAACS Zinc Bis-Glycinate Chelate + 100mg Vitamin C - Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Ages 9+
Two-in-One Convenience for the Whole Family
20 mg of chelated zinc and 100 mg of vitamin C combined in a single tablet, in a dose suitable for ages 9 and up.
Gentle, Highly Absorbable Zinc
TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate binds zinc to the amino acid glycine, offering superior absorption and gentleness on digestion compared to inorganic zinc salts.
What Zinc + Vitamin C Supports
Zinc and vitamin C are two of the most studied nutrients for everyday immune support - here is what CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C is formulated to support.
Immune Function
Zinc helps to maintain immune function.
Absorption & Gentleness
The bis-glycinate chelate form offers superior zinc absorption and is gentle on the digestive system.
Antioxidant Support
Vitamin C is a well-studied antioxidant nutrient, paired here with zinc for everyday immune support.
Family-Friendly Dosing
A tablet dose sized for ages 9 and up, so the whole family can take their zinc and vitamin C together.
CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (per tablet)
- Zinc (TRAACS Zinc Bis-Glycinate Chelate) elemental20 mg
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)100 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, glycine, citric acid, silica, dicalcium phosphate, natural blueberry flavour, maltodextrin.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to maintain immune function.
Recommended Dose: Ages 9 to 18 - take one (1) tablet per day with food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Adults - take one (1) to two (2) tablets per day with food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Known Adverse Reactions: Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency; if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item ships from Amazon.ca and is sold by a third-party Amazon.ca marketplace seller; purchases are completed securely on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (par comprimé)
- Zinc (Chélate de bisglycinate de zinc TRAACS) élémentaire20 mg
- Vitamine C (acide ascorbique)100 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Stéarate de magnésium de grade végétal, cellulose microcristalline, croscarmellose sodique, glycine, acide citrique, silice, phosphate dicalcique, arôme de bleuet naturel, maltodextrine.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire.
Posologie recommandée : Âge de 9 à 18 ans - prendre un (1) comprimé par jour avec un repas ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Adultes - prendre un (1) à deux (2) comprimés par jour avec un repas ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Prendre quelques heures avant ou après la prise d'autres médicaments ou produits de santé naturels.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Comme avec tout produit de santé naturel, vous devriez consulter un praticien de soins de santé avant d'en faire l'usage. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants. Réactions indésirables connues : Les suppléments de zinc peuvent provoquer une carence en cuivre. Si vous n'êtes pas certain de prendre suffisamment de cuivre, consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'usage.
NPN 80103227
Everyday immune support the whole family can share
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C
20mg chelated zinc plus 100mg vitamin C in one tablet, suitable for ages 9 and up - premium CanPrev quality.
Two nutrients, one tablet
20 mg of zinc bis-glycinate chelate and 100 mg of vitamin C combined, so you don't need to take two separate supplements.
Helps maintain immune function
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that helps to maintain immune function.
Gentle bis-glycinate chelate
TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate offers superior absorption and gentleness compared to inorganic zinc salts.
Premium Canadian brand for ages 9+
CanPrev - Pro Essentials line, formulated and made in Canada, in a dose suitable for the whole family. NPN 80103227.
Inside every tablet
20 mg of highly absorbable zinc (TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate) plus 100 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - one tablet, for the whole family aged 9 and up.
How to use it
Ages 9 to 18: 1 tablet daily
Take one (1) tablet per day with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Adults: 1 to 2 tablets daily
Take one (1) to two (2) tablets per day with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Space out other medications
Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Mind your copper intake
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are getting enough copper, consult a health care practitioner.
What the research says about zinc and vitamin C
Educational summaries of published research on zinc, zinc bis-glycinate, and vitamin C generally - not product-specific claims. CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C's authorized claim is helping to maintain immune function under NPN 80103227.
Zinc acts as a structural switch inside T cells
Zinc ions stabilize the 'zinc clasp' that links the CD4 and CD8 co-receptors to the Lck kinase, a structural interaction central to how T cells activate during an immune response.
MechanismOne of eight trace elements essential to T cell development
A review of essential trace elements in T cell biology describes zinc's role, alongside elements like iron and selenium, in T cell development, activation and differentiation.
ReviewZinc status linked to immune cell counts in a clinical population
A meta-analysis in people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy found zinc and vitamin D supplementation may support immune recovery, though the effect of zinc alone on CD4 lymphocyte counts was mixed across trials.
Meta-AnalysisChelated zinc forms resist a common dietary blocker better
Phytic acid (found in grains and legumes) reduced the bioaccessibility of zinc sulfate more than chelated forms; zinc bisglycinate was only meaningfully affected by phytic acid at a higher molar ratio than inorganic zinc sulfate.
Lab StudyChelated zinc valued for superior absorption efficiency
A review of peptide- and amino-acid-chelated zinc describes chelated zinc as valued for its superior absorption efficiency and bioavailability compared to non-chelated mineral salts.
ReviewZinc bis-glycinate reduced cold-symptom duration in a school-children trial
In a randomized, double-blind trial, 15mg of chelated zinc (zinc bis-glycinate) given daily for 3 months reduced the duration of cough and rhinorrhea in school children compared to placebo, though it did not reduce the overall incidence of colds.
Human RCTZinc may shorten the duration of an ongoing cold
An updated Cochrane review of 34 studies found zinc used for cold treatment may reduce the mean duration of a common cold, although the certainty of evidence was low and non-serious adverse events were more common with zinc.
Cochrane ReviewZinc acetate lozenges shortened colds by about 3 days in pooled trial data
An individual patient data meta-analysis of 3 randomized trials found zinc acetate lozenges shortened common cold duration by 2.7 to 2.9 days on average, an effect that held consistently across age, sex and allergy status.
Meta-AnalysisHow a cold-duration benefit is measured can change the story
A methodological analysis of two zinc lozenge trials found that reporting effects as a percentage reduction in cold duration was more consistent with the underlying data than reporting a fixed number of days - a reminder to read effect sizes carefully.
MethodologyVitamin C supports both innate and adaptive immune defenses
A review of vitamin C's immune roles found it accumulates in neutrophils to enhance chemotaxis and microbial killing, and also supports the proliferation and differentiation of B- and T-cells, contributing to both innate and adaptive immunity.
ReviewA 29-comparison meta-analysis found regular vitamin C shortened colds by 8%
A Cochrane meta-analysis of 29 trial comparisons (11,306 participants) found regular vitamin C supplementation did not reduce cold incidence in the general population, but reduced the duration of colds by about 8% in adults and 14% in children, and cut cold incidence substantially in people under brief periods of extreme physical stress, such as marathon runners and soldiers.
Meta-AnalysisEvidence on vitamin C and pneumonia is limited but suggestive
A Cochrane review found small prophylactic trials showed large reductions in community-acquired pneumonia incidence with regular vitamin C, and one well-controlled therapeutic trial in elderly patients found lower mortality and reduced severity - though the authors concluded the overall evidence base is too weak to broadly recommend prophylactic use in the general population.
Systematic ReviewAscorbate is one of the body's primary aqueous free-radical scavengers
A review of the body's antioxidant network describes ascorbate (vitamin C) and glutathione as the primary water-soluble scavengers of oxidizing free radicals in the cell, working alongside vitamin E and carotenoids, which protect the fatty portions of cells.
ReviewHigh-dose vitamin C did not change oxidative-stress biomarkers in healthy women
A depletion-repletion study giving healthy young women vitamin C doses from 30 to 2,500 mg daily found no significant change in plasma or urine F2-isoprostane levels, a marker of oxidative lipid damage - an honest finding that helped inform the current recommended dietary allowance for women.
Human StudyVitamin C raised antioxidant capacity during exercise but didn't change hormone levels
In a randomized crossover trial, two weeks of vitamin C supplementation increased plasma antioxidant capacity during prolonged cycling, but had no measurable effect on cortisol, ACTH, or the immune-cell response to the exercise.
Human RCTA combined high-dose vitamin C plus zinc trial reduced cold symptoms
Pooled data from two double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials of a combination of 1000mg vitamin C plus 10mg zinc in common-cold patients found the combination was significantly more effective than placebo at reducing rhinorrhea (runny nose) over 5 days, with quicker symptom relief and good tolerability.
Human RCTA multivitamin with zinc and vitamin C improved blood nutrient status in older adults
A 12-week randomized, controlled trial in healthy older adults found a multivitamin/mineral supplement improved vitamin C and zinc blood status and self-reported health, without significantly changing measured immune-cell function in this study.
Human RCTAntioxidant vitamins and zinc are often studied together as a combined defense system
A narrative review of micronutrients in critically ill patients (including vitamin C and zinc) notes these nutrients function together as part of the body's antioxidant network, and discusses why combination status is often assessed together rather than nutrient by nutrient.
ReviewThe intestinal transporter that absorbs vitamin C has been mapped at the molecular level
Using a cell-based transport model, researchers modeled how the SVCT1 transporter moves vitamin C across intestinal cells via a sodium-coupled mechanism.
Mechanistic StudyOral vitamin C absorption saturates around 200mg per day
A landmark depletion-repletion study in healthy young men found vitamin C plasma concentrations followed a sigmoid dose-response curve, with near-complete plasma saturation reached at intakes of 100-200mg per day, informing the current recommended dietary allowance.
Human StudyThe food matrix can change how well vitamin C is absorbed
A review of vitamin C-rich Brassica vegetables notes that the surrounding food matrix affects vitamin C absorption and metabolism, and that purified vitamin C compounds have sometimes shown different bioavailability outcomes than the same vitamin C consumed within whole vegetables.
ReviewA classic reminder that mineral balance matters
A clinical review of copper deficiency myelopathy ('human swayback') describes cases of spinal cord dysfunction associated with copper deficiency and excess zinc intake, illustrating why maintaining adequate copper status matters when taking zinc long-term.
Clinical ReviewModerate zinc doses did not disrupt copper status in a children's trial
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in healthy boys, daily zinc doses of 5, 10 or 15mg for 4 months did not change sensitive biomarkers of copper status, including ceruloplasmin activity and erythrocyte SOD1 activity.
Human RCTZinc and copper levels can move together after major metabolic change
In patients who underwent laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, plasma zinc, copper and ceruloplasmin levels all declined significantly after surgery, highlighting how these two minerals are monitored together.
Clinical StudyFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C and what does it do?
It's a tablet combining 20 mg of highly absorbable zinc (TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate) with 100 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), in a dose suitable for ages 9 and up. Zinc helps to maintain immune function.
How do I take it?
Ages 9 to 18: take 1 tablet daily with food. Adults: take 1 to 2 tablets daily with food. Take a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Is this the same as CanPrev's other zinc products?
No - this is a distinct, lower-dose combination formula in tablet form. CanPrev's Zinc 50 Ultra Immune + Vitamin C (NPN 80075970) is a 50mg zinc + 400mg vitamin C capsule. CanPrev's Zinc Bis-Glycinate products (NPN 80103021 and 80078519) contain zinc only, with no vitamin C. Zinc 20 Immune + Vitamin C (NPN 80103227) is its own licensed formula: 20mg zinc plus 100mg vitamin C in a tablet, dosed for ages 9 and up.
Why combine zinc and vitamin C in one tablet?
Zinc and vitamin C are both commonly taken for everyday immune support. Combining them in one tablet is a convenient way to take both nutrients daily without needing two separate products.
How long does one bottle last?
Each bottle contains 120 tablets - at the recommended dose of 1 tablet daily (ages 9-18), that's a full 120-day supply. Adults taking 2 tablets daily will use a bottle in about 60 days.
Is it vegan?
Yes - both the zinc bis-glycinate chelate and vitamin C are vegan, with a clean, naturally blueberry-flavoured formula free of GMOs, gluten, soy and dairy.
Who should use caution with this product?
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency; if you are unsure whether you are getting enough copper, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. As with any natural health product, consult a practitioner prior to use if you have questions. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
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Everyday immune support the whole family can share
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80103227. Helps to maintain immune function. The research summaries below concern zinc, zinc bis-glycinate and vitamin C generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency; consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are unsure whether you are getting enough copper. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Known Adverse Reactions: Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency; if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to maintain immune function.
Ingredients
Medicinal ingredients (per tablet): Zinc (TRAACS zinc bis-glycinate chelate) 20 mg elemental zinc; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 100 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, glycine, citric acid, silica, dicalcium phosphate, natural blueberry flavour, maltodextrin. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label for accurate ingredients, cautions and allergen information.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Ages 9 to 18 - take one (1) tablet per day with food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Adults - take one (1) to two (2) tablets per day with food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
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