Peptic-Care ZC

- Supports gastric health
- Relieves gastrointestinal discomfort by reducing inflammation of the digestive tract
- Promotes healing and antioxidant defense
Peptic-Care ZC provides patented support for reducing gastrointestinal discomfort by reducing inflammation in the digestive tract. Zinc-carnosine has a low dissociation rate and adheres to the stomach membrane. Once dissociated, zinc and carnosine promote gastrointestinal comfort by maintaining cytokine release at healthy levels and reducing inflammation in the gut. Studies have suggested that this combination has greater effects on gastric membrane integrity than either ingredient without the other. Inflammation of the digestive tract can increase intestinal permeability and cause epithelial damage, affecting the integrity of intestinal tight junctions and villi. This can lead to microbial imbalance and gastrointestinal discomfort. A double-blind Japanese multicenter study in 299 subjects described a positive effect of zinc-carnosine on objective and subjective parameters of gastric health, particularly after eight weeks. Seven other clinical evaluations including more than 550 volunteers yielded similar results. Most notably, one study reported that zinc-carnosine maintained healthy intestinal permeability, which is associated with gastrointestinal comfort. The formula also contains vitamin C, an antioxidant, to promote healing by contributing to the formation of collagen.