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NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate 50mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 50 mg

Price/day

€0.13

Dose

50 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€16.00

Transparency Index

8.4/10

Recommended Comparatively transparent standard solution for typical zinc applications.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Zinc is comparatively well studied for immune function and skin health.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.13 per 50 mg is excellent.

Product quality 8.0/10

Simple formulation with no unnecessary additives.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Elemental zinc and salt form correctly declared.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW tests for heavy metals and microbes; no third-party quality seal.

Product Description

Each capsule delivers 50 mg elemental zinc as picolinate. Capsules are small and can also be opened (powder).

What We Like

Very affordable 4-month supply
Vegan cellulose capsules
No added copper — flexible to combine

What We’re Missing

50 mg can cause nausea when taken on an empty stomach
Container lid is not child-resistant

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule every other day or with a protein-containing meal. For long-term use, add 2 mg copper.

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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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