Zinc

What we use: Zinc Glycinate Chelate³⁷

What it does:

  • Turns on over 100 enzymes³⁷
  • Supports immune system³⁷
  • Heals wounds³⁷
  • Lets you taste and smell³⁷

When you don't get enough:

  • Food tastes bland³⁷
  • Cuts won't heal³⁷
  • Always getting sick³⁷
  • Hair falls out³⁷
  • Diarrhea³⁷

Why we pay more for this form: Zinc oxide is great for sunscreen but terrible for eating. It barely absorbs and upsets your stomach.³⁷ Our glycinate form absorbs about 43% better than zinc gluconate in a small human study, and it can be gentler on your tummy. Because zinc should help your immune system, not hurt your stomach.³⁷

Sources

  1. Zinc

    Gandia P, Bour D, Maurette JM, Donazzolo Y, Duchène P, Béjot M, Houin G. A bioavailability study comparing two oral formulations containing zinc (bis-glycinate vs. gluconate) after a single administration to twelve healthy female volunteers. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 2007;77(4):243-248. Read source

    Wegmüller R, Tay F, Zeder C, Brnic M, Hurrell RF. Zinc absorption by young adults from supplemental zinc citrate is comparable with that from zinc gluconate and higher than from zinc oxide. Journal of Nutrition. 2014;144(2):132-136. Read source

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