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NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate 50 mg

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Zinc Picolinate 50 mg

Capsules · 1 capsule · Picolinate · 50 mg elemental per serving

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Essential Co-factors & Synergistic Pairings

Transporter Balance

Copper

Long-term zinc intake can reduce copper absorption; balanced intake helps maintain trace-mineral status.

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Absorption Booster

Quercetin

Quercetin can act as a zinc ionophore, supporting zinc transport into cells.

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Nutrient pairings are based on clinical absorption data. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA or EFSA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician before starting any supplementation protocol.

What it is

High-dose zinc for short-term repletion

Who it suits

Normal immune system function, Skin health, Testosterone support in deficiency

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Verified clinical advantages

  • Genuine picolinate chelate
  • Lowest cost per mg elemental zinc

Trade-offs & compromises

  • 50 mg exceeds EFSA UL for chronic daily use
  • Nausea if taken fasting

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Biochemical facts panel

Gross compound

238 mg

Elemental active

50 mg

% Daily value

500%

Bioavailability

Moderate

Zinc chelated with picolinic acid, a natural tryptophan metabolite that facilitates intestinal zinc uptake; zinc is a cofactor for 300+ enzymes.

Target benefits

  • Normal immune system function
  • Skin health
  • Testosterone support in deficiency

GI tolerance & side effects

  • Nausea on empty stomach
  • Copper depletion at chronic high doses

Renal & other contraindications

  • Concurrent quinolone/tetracycline antibiotics within 2 h

Upper tolerable intake: 25 mg/day elemental (EFSA); 40 mg/day (IOM)

Full excipient & inactive additive disclosure

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