Life Extension Enhanced Zinc Lozenges, 30 Vegetarian Capsules Features : Zinc fortifies the immune system Stimulates activity of about 300 enzymes Maintains the body's natural defense system during the cold season Zinc Acetate is the preferred zinc compound to provide enhanced seasonal immune support Naturally peppermint flavored lozenges Life Extension Enhanced Zinc Lozenges are a special ionic formula for the body's natural defense system. Zinc stimulates the activity of about 300 enzymes and fortifies the immune system. Taking the best zinc lozenge is important for maintaining the body's natural defense system during the cold season-and throughout the year. Enhanced Zinc Lozenges provides a special "ionic formula" that delivers on the original promise of seasonal immune support. Ingredients: Zinc (as zinc acetate), Dextrose, Peppermint Flavor, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. Direction: Completely dissolve in mouth one (1) lozenge every 2 wakeful hours, not to exceed 8 lozenges per day, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days. Do not chew or swallow lozenge. May cause nausea if taken on empty stomach. Safety Warning: Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily on a chronic basis, 2mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent copper deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppresive for some aspects of T-cell and NK cell function. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. Supplement Facts: Legal Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our shipping: Most orders paid by 11 am (EST) ship the same day. Holidays add one day. Expiration dates: Expiration dates on the product you receive may vary from the expiration date listed. We do not sell expired product or products near their expiration date. We want you to purchase a product with sufficient time to utilize the product. We receive fresh stock every week and what we ship is the same as what you can purchase in our store. We are happy to confirm the expiration date of any product you would like to purchase, just send us a message.