In 1984 Quantum became the very first company to market zinc lozenges following the publication of a study in the Journal of Antimicrobial Medicine. Since then, other studies have increased the popularity of this immune-boosting mineral. Quantum Health Thera Zinc Echinacea Lozenges Cherry-Mint contain the same form of zinc used in clinical studies, and the same dosage. Fully ionizable zinc gluconate assures the potency of Quantum Health Thera Zinc Echinacea Lozenges Cherry-Mint. In addition, Quantum Health Thera Zinc Echinacea Lozenges Cherry-Mint have a smooth taste and the immune boosting nutrients Vitamin A and Slippery Elm Bark.