The 'FIZ' delivery system gets the beneficial elements of herbs and nutrients into your body faster.

As each effervescent tablet dissolves in water it breaks down into easily absorbable molecules that do not need to go through the normal, lengthy internal digestive process required to break down tablets and capsules. This means the important active properties are released more quickly into the blood stream for rapid absorption into the body cells. And not only can 'FIZ' effervescent tablets give you exceptional general health benefits, they also make a refreshing, great tasting drink without added artificial colouring, flavouring or preservatives. Zinc, in its gluconate form, is beneficial in reducing the severity and duration of cold symptoms. Echinacea helps eliminate mucus and relieve other cold and flu symptoms. This formula may also assist wound healing and help treat minor skin disorders such as acne. Dissolves rapidly into an effervescent, pleasant tasting liquid that is quickly and easily absorbed and utilised by the body.

Each tablet contains

• Echinacea purpurea herb juice dry
• Equiv. Echinacea purpurea herb fresh 2000 mg
• Sodium ascorbate 500 mg
• Zinc gluconate 92.3 mg
• Equiv. Zinc 12 mg

Zinc

Zinc has been shown to play a role in many functions in the immune system, even a marginal deficiency can lower your defenses against infection. Conversely, supplementing with zinc - even in low doses - can significantly improve immune function. Scientific research indicates that optimal zinc intake boosts levels of antibodies and increases numbers of the beneficial T- lymphocytes, resulting in a boost to immune function. Taking a time sustained amount of zinc - such as in lozenge form - appears to be have an even greater positive effect.

More and more people are turning to zinc when they feel a cold coming on, a trend that intensified with publication in 1996 of a Cleveland Clinic study that tested zinc as a cold remedy. Study participants who started taking zinc lozenges within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms were free of cold symptoms on average by about 4½ days. Those who took a placebo had symptoms for 7½ days.

Echinacea

Echinacea is one of America's most popular cold and flu remedies. Echinacea is believed to fight colds and flu infections by boosting the immune system. European studies have suggested echinacea can increase the number of white blood cells and help the body fight infection. Many naturopathic doctors prescribe echinacea in the United States, and the herb is sold over the counter.