Nordic Naturals Zinc Glycinate

Name: Nordic Naturals Zinc Glycinate
Brand: Nordic Naturals
SKU: 768990015366
Price: 17.42 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Nordic Naturals

£17.42

Nordic Naturals' take on supplemental zinc, in a caps format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails
Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction
Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: caps
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Nordic Naturals, Vitamins & Supplements, Zinc Supplements

SKU: 768990015366

At a glance

£0.29

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for zinc

Our honest take

One capsule gives 20 mg of zinc as zinc glycinate, a moderate dose under the NHS limit of 25 mg a day, from a brand that has its products third-party purity tested. There is no copper, so if you plan to take it every day for many months a zinc-and-copper product is worth considering. At around 29p a day it is one of the pricier plain zinc options.

You want a single, moderate zinc dose from a brand that tests for purity
You want a simple capsule with very few added ingredients
You want the lowest cost per day: basic 15 mg tablets cost a fraction of this
You already take a multivitamin with zinc: together you could go over 25 mg a day
You take tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, or are pregnant, without checking with your pharmacist or GP

The science

Zinc· evidence: Moderate

Zinc is a trace mineral needed for the immune system, skin, wound healing and many enzymes. Men need about 9.5 mg a day and women 7 mg in the UK, mostly from meat, shellfish, dairy, bread and cereals. Vegans and vegetarians can fall short because plant foods contain phytates that reduce absorption.

Supplements help people whose intake is low. Zinc lozenges taken at the very start of a cold have been studied with mixed results; tablets swallowed every day by well-fed people are not shown to add much.

Long-term high doses cause problems, mainly by blocking copper absorption, so more is not better.

Authorised health claim
Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 1.5 mg.)

Typical dose: Adults need about 7 mg (women) to 9.5 mg (men) a day from all sources (NRV on labels: 10 mg). Supplements usually give 5 to 25 mg.

Safety: The NHS advises not taking more than 25 mg of zinc a day from supplements unless a doctor advises it. Long-term high doses can cause copper deficiency, anaemia and weakened immunity. Zinc can upset the stomach if taken without food, and it reduces absorption of some antibiotics.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Others: vitamins and minerals (zinc). nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/others
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for zinc. EFSA Journal 2014;12(10):3844.
Hemilä H. Zinc lozenges and the common cold: a meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of zinc dosage. JRSM Open 2017;8(5):2054270417694291.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: zinc glycinate, microcrystalline cellulose, capsule (hypromellose, water), silica.

Per daily dose (1 capsule): zinc 20 mg (200% NRV). 60 capsules, 60 daily doses.

Dietary: no gluten, milk derivatives, wheat or soya. Plant-based capsule shell. Non-GMO tested.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule a day with food. Keep zinc at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics or iron supplements. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	60 caps	£17.42	£0.29
Jarrow Formulas Zinc Balance		from £16.23	£0.16
Osavi Zinc + Copper		from £7.99	£0.12
OstroVit Zinc Picolinate		from £3.99	£0.03
Applied Nutrition Zinc		from £10.39	£0.12

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.