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NOW Foods Zinc Gluconate 50 mg

NOW Foods · Tablet · 50 mg

Price/day

€0.05

Dose

50 mg

Servings/pack

250

Pack price

€12.00

Transparency Index

8.2/10

Recommended Best option for budget-conscious supplementers who prefer zinc gluconate.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Zinc is essential for immune and hormonal function; numerous RCTs support supplementation in deficiency.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.05 per 50 mg makes this a price-breaker.

Product quality 8.0/10

GMP-certified production with testing for heavy metals and tablet hardness.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Elemental zinc, salt form, and excipients clearly named.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW provides COAs and has random batches tested by USP partner labs.

Product Description

Tablets deliver 50 mg elemental zinc as gluconate. Free from soy, dairy, and eggs, but contain natural cellulose and stearates as compression aids.

What We Like

250 servings per bottle
Very low price
Well-tolerated gluconate form

What We’re Missing

High dose should not be taken daily
Tablets have a slight metallic taste

Usage Recommendation

One tablet every 1–2 days with a protein-containing meal. For daily use, monitor copper intake or take breaks.

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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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