Zinc Picolinate｜HerbBB ingredient encyclopedia

Why supplement?

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Helps maintain immune function, skin repair, and taste and smell.

Clinical evidence: Moderate

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Zinc is involved in the normal function of innate and adaptive immune cells.

Nutrition consensus: Established

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Zinc takes part in protein and DNA synthesis and supports skin and tissue repair.

Mechanism: Established

With foodTaking with food may reduce nausea

Best timeAnytime

Follow the product label and professional advice.

General wellness11 mg/day for adult men; 8 mg/day for adult women

Specific needsTreatment doses for deficiency or malabsorption must be set by a doctor; the adult supplement upper limit is 40 mg/day.

How oftenUse according to daily need; long-term high doses should be medically monitored.

Long-term high zinc intake can cause copper deficiency.

High long-term doses may cause copper deficiency, anemia, and weaker immune function.

Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and penicillamine should be taken apart from zinc.

Common side effects

· Nausea

· Stomach discomfort

· Metallic taste

Rare but important

· Long-term excess can cause copper deficiency and neurologic symptoms.

Long-term dependenceNot addictive; high doses can cause nutrient antagonism and copper deficiency.