Zinc Chelate

Also known as: zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, zinc oxide, zinc acetate

Essential trace mineral critical for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and protein synthesis. Supports over 300 enzymes in the body.

11mgRDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

40mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

8ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports immune function

Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in immune cell development and function. Supplementation may reduce duration of common cold symptoms, particularly as lozenges. Essential for maintaining immune barrier integrity.

0 studies on PubMed

strongSupports wound healing

Essential for skin integrity and wound repair processes.

0 studies on PubMed