Minerals Minerals Oral

Zinc

Supports immune function and skin health.

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17 forms
Oral

About Zinc

Zinc is a trace mineral essential for various biological functions, including immune response, skin health, and cellular metabolism. It plays a critical role in enzyme function and protein synthesis, making it vital for overall health.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
137

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

17 forms

Compare supplement forms of Zinc by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Zinc
  • CAS: 7440-66-6
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Zinc Acetate
  • CAS: 557-34-6
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Zinc alpha keto-glutarate
  • DSLD group id: 8068
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Zinc alpha ketoglutarate
  • DSLD group id: 3495
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Zinc alpha-ketoglutarate
  • DSLD group id: 8069
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Zinc Ascorbate
  • DSLD group id: 2524
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Zinc carnosine
  • DSLD group id: 8071
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Zinc Citrate
  • CAS: 546-46-3
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Zinc Gluconate
  • CAS: 6484-52-2
  • Label category: synthetic
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Zinc Glutarate
  • DSLD group id: 9571
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Zinc L-Carnosine
  • DSLD group id: 4102
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Zinc lipoic acid
  • DSLD group id: 8073
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Zinc magnesium aspartate
  • DSLD group id: 8074
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Zinc osporotate
  • DSLD group id: 8075
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Zinc Picolinate
  • CAS: 17949-65-0
  • Label category: Synthetic (Chelated)
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Zinc Yeast
  • DSLD group id: 9577
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

albion, zinc-carnosine, zinc-l carnosine complex, zinc acetate, zinc alpha-ketoglutarate, zinc alpha ketoglutarate, zinc ascorbate, zinc ascorbic acid blend, zinc aspartate, zinc asporotate, zinc carnosine, zinc citrate, Zinc D-gluconate, zinc glutarate, zinc ketoglutarate, zinc lipoic acid, zinc sulfate, zinc yeast

Type: Minerals

Inorganic elements essential for various physiological functions including bone formation, nerve function, and enzyme activity.

Absorption: Minerals often compete for absorption. Chelated forms generally have better bioavailability.

Interactions: High doses of some minerals can interfere with absorption of others. Some minerals can interact with medications.

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with antibiotics like tetracycline and quinolone; high doses can interfere with copper absorption.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Zinc forms:

Testosterone Support Immune Support Skin Health (Acne) Wound Healing Gastrointestinal Health Antioxidant Support

And 6 more benefits...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Zinc forms:

Diarrhea How serious: Mild Nausea How serious: Mild Copper Deficiency How serious: Moderate Metallic taste How serious: low Gastrointestinal Discomfort How serious: low Gastrointestinal Distress How serious: low

What does the research say?

Zinc and magnesium are essential minerals that play critical roles in numerous biological processes. Clinical studies have shown that zinc supplementation can improve immune function and may aid in muscle recovery. Magnesium is known for its role in muscle function and energy production. The combination of these minerals may provide synergistic benefits, although specific studies on zinc magnesium aspartate are limited.