Revive Zinc Carnosine

Name: Revive Zinc Carnosine
Brand: Revive
SKU: 850030689412
Price: 26.99 GBP
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Brands: Revive

£26.99

Revive Zinc Carnosine keeps it simple: supplemental zinc, in a vcaps format, 120 vcaps per pack.

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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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Revive, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Zinc Supplements

SKU: 850030689412

At a glance

£0.44

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for zinc carnosine (pepzin gi)

Our honest take

Two capsules give PepZin GI zinc carnosine, supplying 16 mg of zinc and 59 mg of L-carnosine, so the zinc sits under the NHS limit of 25 mg a day. Zinc carnosine is sold for digestive comfort, but the research is limited and mostly small trials, and we make no claims about any gut or stomach condition. At around 45p a day it is expensive for 16 mg of zinc; if you have ongoing stomach symptoms, see your GP first.

You specifically want the PepZin GI form of zinc
You want a moderate zinc dose in a vegetarian capsule
You just want zinc: a plain 15 mg zinc costs a fraction of this
You have persistent indigestion, stomach pain or reflux: see your GP rather than self-treating
You already take another zinc product, are pregnant, or take tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, without checking with your pharmacist

The science

Zinc carnosine (PepZin GI)· evidence: Limited

Zinc carnosine (polaprezinc) is zinc bound to the amino acid L-carnosine. It is licensed as a medicine for stomach ulcers in Japan, and PepZin GI is the branded version sold as a supplement elsewhere.

Studies have looked at the stomach and gut lining, mostly small trials, many from Japan and many using the prescription product rather than supplements. The results are interesting but the evidence is limited, and we make no claims about any digestive condition.

As a source of zinc it works like any other zinc. If you have ongoing stomach or gut symptoms, see your GP rather than self-treating.

Authorised health claim
Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. (Applies to the zinc content where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 1.5 mg. There are no authorised claims for carnosine or for digestive health.)

Typical dose: Supplements usually give 75 mg of zinc carnosine twice a day, which supplies about 16 mg of zinc in total.

Safety: Count the zinc towards the 25 mg a day the NHS advises not to exceed from supplements. Long-term zinc without copper can cause copper deficiency. Persistent indigestion, stomach pain, or blood in vomit or stools needs a GP, not a supplement.

Research we looked at:
Efthymakis K, Neri M. The role of zinc L-carnosine in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal mucosal disease in humans: a review. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2022;46(7):101954.
Mahmood A, et al. Zinc carnosine, a health food supplement that stabilises small bowel integrity and stimulates gut repair processes. Gut 2007;56(2):168-175.
NHS. Others: vitamins and minerals (zinc). nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/others

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-L-carnosine (PepZin GI), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule), dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Per daily dose (2 capsules): zinc 16 mg (160% NRV), L-carnosine 59 mg. 120 capsules, 60 daily doses.

Allergens: made on shared equipment that also processes milk, soy, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame.

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

How to use

Take 2 capsules a day, with food if they upset your stomach. 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	120 vcaps	£26.99	£0.44
Osavi Zinc + Copper		from £7.99	£0.12
Jarrow Formulas Zinc Balance		from £16.23	£0.16
OstroVit Zinc Picolinate		from £3.99	£0.03

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.