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Jarrow Zinc Balance 15mg

Jarrow Formulas · Capsule · 15 mg

Price/day

€0.16

Dose

15 mg

Servings/pack

100

Pack price

€16.00

Transparency Index

8.3/10

Recommended A smart choice for those supplementing zinc without wanting to risk copper depletion.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Zinc supports immune function and testosterone levels; pairing with copper prevents depletion imbalances.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.16/day with 100 servings is excellent value.

Product quality 8.0/10

Jarrow uses Albion chelates and tests for heavy metals.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Both minerals and chelate forms clearly declared.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

Labdoor and ConsumerLab have confirmed content, though not on a per-batch basis.

Product Description

Zinc Balance combines TRAACS zinc L-monomethionine (15 mg) with 1 mg copper gluconate. Capsules are made from vegetable cellulose and are gluten-free.

What We Like

  • Balanced ratio reduces copper depletion risk
  • Chelated form is gentle on the stomach
  • Best-value option in the trace mineral category

What We’re Missing

  • No amino acids or vitamin C for enhanced uptake
  • 1 mg copper may still be insufficient at high zinc doses

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule daily with a meal. For higher zinc needs (e.g. 30 mg), split doses or add a separate zinc source.

Ingredient dossier

Zinc is involved in hundreds of enzymes and is essential for immune function, DNA repair, and hormone synthesis. Low intake is not uncommon in older adults and vegans.

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