Solgar Zinc 50 mg Tablets - Pack of 100 - Supports a Healthy Immune System - Potent Antioxidant - Free from Sugar, Salt and Starch - Vegan

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Many people will get sufficient zinc from eating a balanced diet, and others may benefit from a balanced diet along with a zinc-containing multivitamin supplement which contains many other nutrients aside from zinc. Thorne's Basic Research 2/Day provides a moderate dose of 15 milligrams of zinc along with other key vitamins and minerals that you may not be getting enough of. It's also NSF certified for sport, which means it's verified to contain what it says it contains with no harmful contaminants or substances banned for competitive athletes. Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, Liu L, Liu GJ, Sang H, Peinemann F Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (2020-May-01)

If you’re taking a zinc supplement to manage your cold, we recommend Nature’s Way Zinc Lozenges. Taking zinc in the form of a slowly-dissolving lozenge within the first 24-48 hours of a cold has been shown to decrease the duration and severity of illness. Zinc citrate and gluconate, the two forms of zinc found in the Nature’s Way lozenges, are both effective for colds. With a pleasant mixed berry taste, it’s easy to take one lozenge every six hours as indicated on the bottle. Be sure to not exceed this amount, and be aware that these are not meant to be taken as a daily supplement as the dose is quite high. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms - Hemilä H, Haukka J, Alho M, Vahtera J, Kivimäki M Zinc acetate lozenges for the treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial BMJ Open. (2020 Jan 23) Koehler K, Parr MK, Geyer H, Mester J, Schänzer W Serum testosterone and urinary excretion of steroid hormone metabolites after administration of a high-dose zinc supplement Eur J Clin Nutr. (2009 Jan) According to the Institute of Medicine, the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for zinc are as follows:

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Somaye Yosaee, Cain C T Clark, Zahra Keshtkaran, Mahkameh Ashourpour, Parisa Keshani, Sepideh Soltani Zinc in depression: From development to treatment: A comparative/ dose response meta-analysis of observational studies and randomized controlled trials Gen Hosp Psychiatry. (Jan-Feb 2022) Iron Absorption - J K Friel, R E Serfass, P V Fennessey, L V Miller, W L Andrews, B S Simmons, G F Downton, P G Kwa Elevated intakes of zinc in infant formulas don not interfere with iron absorption in premature infants J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. (1998 Sep) Testosterone is an androgen, a male sex hormone, though women need it too. In men, low testosterone has been associated with low libido [72] and poor health outcomes, such as the development of metabolic syndrome. [73] In men and women, low testosterone has been associated with depression. [74] [75]

Infant Growth - Lassi ZS, Kurji J, Oliveira CS, Moin A, Bhutta ZA Zinc supplementation for the promotion of growth and prevention of infections in infants less than six months of age. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (2020-Apr-08) Pneumonia Symptoms - Chandyo RK, Shrestha PS, Valentiner-Branth P, Mathisen M, Basnet S, Ulak M, Adhikari RK, Sommerfelt H, Strand TA Two weeks of zinc administration to Nepalese children with pneumonia does not reduce the incidence of pneumonia or diarrhea during the next six months J Nutr. (2010 Sep) Dysgeusia - R I Henkin, B M Martin, R P Agarwal Efficacy of exogenous oral zinc in treatment of patients with carbonic anhydrase VI deficiency Am J Med Sci. (1999 Dec)

According to ConsumerLab.com, of the zinc supplements that they tested, none were found to exceed reasonable contamination limits for heavy metals. This does not account for all of the zinc supplements on the market, however, so exercise caution when choosing a product.

Try to get enough vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium through your diet. However, if dietary changes prove insufficient, supplementation can help make up the difference. Vitamin D and Calcium, A Catharine Ross, Christine L Taylor, Ann L Yaktine, Heather B Del Valle Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin DHashemipour M, Kelishadi R, Shapouri J, Sarrafzadegan N, Amini M, Tavakoli N, Movahedian-Attar A, Mirmoghtadaee P, Poursafa P Effect of zinc supplementation on insulin resistance and components of the metabolic syndrome in prepubertal obese children Hormones (Athens). (2009 Oct-Dec) Wu FC, Tajar A, Pye SR, Silman AJ, Finn JD, O'Neill TW, Bartfai G, Casanueva F, Forti G, Giwercman A, Huhtaniemi IT, Kula K, Punab M, Boonen S, Vanderschueren D, European Male Aging Study Group Hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis disruptions in older men are differentially linked to age and modifiable risk factors: the European Male Aging Study J Clin Endocrinol Metab. (2008 Jul) Resistance training can raise testosterone levels for 15–30 minutes post-exercise. [85] [86] More importantly, it can benefit testosterone production in the long run by improving body composition and reducing insulin resistance. [85]

The absorption of zinc may be reduced by iron and calcium supplements, tetracyclines and phosphorus-containing compounds, while zinc may reduce the absorption of iron, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones. Nature’s Way Zinc is ConsumerLab.com approved, vegan, and contains no yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, or preservatives. Of note, it also contains vitamin C and echinacea, which can be helpful for immune support as well. You will also find stevia leaf and some sugar alcohols (sorbitol and mannitol) for sweetness. Sugar alcohols may cause some stomach bloating, and it’s also been shown that zinc supplements that contain these ingredients may have different levels of effectiveness for people as opposed to zinc on its own. Reaction Time - Tupe RP, Chiplonkar SA Zinc supplementation improved cognitive performance and taste acuity in Indian adolescent girls J Am Coll Nutr. (2009 Aug) Eat a healthy, balanced diet, so as to avoid nutritional deficiencies. If your testosterone levels are low, pay attention to your intakes of vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium. Be skeptical of supplements marketed as testosterone boosters; there’s a good chance the only thing these supplements will boost is their manufacturers’ bottom lines. Bottom lineYee BE, Richards P, Sui JY, Marsch AF. Serum zinc levels and efficacy of zinc treatment in acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dermatologic Therapy. 2020;33(6). doi:10.1111/dth.14252 Total cholesterol - Asbaghi O, Sadeghian M, Fouladvand F, Panahande B, Nasiri M, Khodadost M, Shokri A, Pirouzi A, Sadeghi O Effects of zinc supplementation on lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. (2020-Jul-24) Zinc citrate is approximately 11% zinc by weight; therefore, 439 mg of zinc citrate contains 50 mg of elemental zinc. When shopping for supplements, consider that the percentage of elemental zinc varies by form. The elemental content is what appears on the supplement label, so it’s easy to understand exactly how much you are getting and see that you are taking a safe dose. How Much Is Too Much?