Botox lasts longer with new supplement

If you are like many of our Botox patients, you probably love the results associated with the botulinum toxin treatment but wish the effects lasted longer than a mere three months. Luckily, there is a new, nutritional supplement ,known as ZYTAZE®, which is intended to improve the effects of Botox and extend the duration of its results.

How Does ZYTAZE® work?

Botulinum toxins like Botox work by reducing the muscle activity responsible for fine lines and wrinkles like those present when we frown. In order for these toxins to be effective, however, each toxin molecule must bind with a zinc molecule. Without the presence of zinc, the otherwise powerful botulinum toxins are ineffective. Unfortunately, during the manufacturing process, the application of zinc molecules to the botulinum toxin solution are not feasible as this would decrease the potency of the solution. Therefore, the botulinum toxins must bind to zinc molecules found in human tissue during injection. Ultimately, if the patient is deficient in zinc, the effectiveness of the botulinum toxin injection will have only a moderate to small effect.

ZYTAZE® provides the zinc molecules necessary to optimize the effects of Botox. So, why not simply take an over-the-counter zinc supplement? Unfortunately, not all zinc is created equally. As a matter of fact, taking a low quality, hard to absorb form of zinc can compromise the absorption of higher quality zinc found in whole foods. This can actually be worse than taking no zinc at all. Formulated with a unique patent-pending combination of organic zinc and phytase to maximize zinc absorption ,ZYTAZE® enhances the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections.

Recommended Dosage and Price

It is recommended that patients take two capsules daily for four days prior to and on the day of receiving botulinum toxin injections(Botox). A pack of ZYTAZE®, which contains10 tablets, can cost anywhere from $60-$80 and is available in the US by prescription only.