Zinc has a wide range of actions and is distributed throughout all body tissues and fluids.

IBS is defined as a chronic functional gastrointestinal(GI) disorder characterised by altered bowel habit and abdominal discomfort without detectable structural and biochemical abnormalities.

Medically defined as <3 bowel movements per week. Symptoms involve stool inconsistency, feelings of incomplete emptying, straining, hard and lumpy stools and urge for defecation.

As vitamin C is not extensively stored in the body, daily dietary consumption is required.