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Zinc

Vitamins/Minerals · Evidence: Strong · Importance: Moderate

Supports zinc status, immune function, and normal hormone function if intake is low.

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What the evidence says

Effective when intake is genuinely low. Limited benefit when already sufficient.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: 10–25 mg daily if supplementing

Timing: With food; away from high-dose calcium/iron if possible.

Role in a stack

Micronutrient coverage.

Redundancy check: Often included in multivitamins. Check for overlap.

Cautions & safety

Do not chronically exceed 40 mg/day. High zinc can interfere with copper status.

Long-term high zinc can deplete copper. Consider pairing with copper.

Best for

low dietary zinc intake

Buying guide

Budget: Plain zinc (gluconate or citrate) at 15–25 mg from a reputable brand. Inexpensive and effective.

Standard: Zinc picolinate or a well-absorbed form with a disclosed elemental dose. Avoid mega-doses.

Premium: Third-party tested zinc, often paired with a little copper to protect long-term copper status.

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References

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