" Solgar Chelated Zinc Tablets provides premium quality zinc in a highly absorbable form. A key nutrient, zinc is an essential trace mineral and is vital for many functions in the body. It promotes healthy skin, hair and nails and exerts antioxidant activity, which helps fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage the cells in your body and are associated with premature aging and certain health issues. Zinc also contributes to a healthy immune system and has properties that are useful for energy support, fertility and male health. Solgar Chelated Zinc is a premium, patented form of this important nutrient. Why Chelated? The chelate process delivers minerals which have the highest absorption and utilisation rates because the chelate may be able to take the minerals directly into the cells.