Nutrend Mineral Zinc 100% Chelate

Name: Nutrend Mineral Zinc 100% Chelate
Brand: Nutrend
SKU: 8594073171344
Price: 7.31 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Nutrend

£7.31

Supplemental zinc, delivered in Nutrend's vcaps format.

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: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

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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SKU: 8594073171344

At a glance

Moderate

evidence for zinc

Our honest take

A chelated zinc in vegetable capsules, with 15 mg of zinc in each capsule according to the brand. If you take one a day that is a sensible dose, well under the NHS limit of 25 mg a day, and at about 7p a capsule it is good value. We could not confirm the full label, so check the pack for the recommended number a day.

You want a moderate, well-absorbed zinc at a low price
You prefer a vegetable capsule to a tablet
You already take a multivitamin or another zinc product
You plan to take zinc daily for many months: a product with added copper is the safer long-term choice
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

Active ingredient: chelated zinc, 15 mg of zinc per capsule (150% NRV), in a vegetable capsule.

Pack: 100 capsules. The recommended daily number and the full ingredient list could not be verified here: please check the pack.

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

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, 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	Price	Per daily dose
OstroVit Zinc Picolinate	from £3.99	£0.03
Jarrow Formulas Zinc Balance	from £16.23	£0.16
Osavi Zinc + Copper	from £7.99	£0.12
Trec Nutrition Zinc	from £5.69	£0.06

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.