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Best Zinc Supplements – Deficiency, Benefits, What to Look For

By James C. Westgate
September 28, 2021
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Twenty years ago, I entered my master’s program in nutrition. While I learned all about nutrition from a broad perspective, my thesis focused on a specific mineral and its effects on metabolic rate: zinc.

There wasn’t much to say about what we found, although as my advisor always reminded me, learning that there is no effect is not a waste.

Zinc supplements won’t turn you into a metabolic machine any more than oysters (the richest source of zinc) are an aphrodisiac. That said, zinc has a lot to like when it comes to nutrition.

Zinc is an essential mineral with extensive functions throughout the body. Zinc helps your immune system to function properly. Zinc helps in healing wounds. Zinc is even important in helping you smell and taste.

Your body cannot make zinc, so you need to get it to get the 11 milligrams per day recommended for healthy men.

In addition to oysters, you’ll find good doses of zinc in red meat, fish, chicken, dairy products, fortified breakfast cereals, whole grains, and legumes, to name a few- a few. Even though you can find zinc in a variety of different foods, Americans often fail to eat enough nutrients. This might make you wonder: should you take a zinc supplement? Especially during cold and flu season?

“Zinc is an essential mineral for humans,” says Stella Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, professor at Virginia Tech (who was also my MS adviser). “Zinc supplementation has not been shown to prevent colds or flu, but has been shown to decrease the duration of cold symptoms (this has been found in adults, but not in children) . “

The supplements that follow are all from reputable companies offering quality ingredients that you can make sure they meet the label claims. Remember, however, “If you are following a diet that contains the required amount of zinc in the diet,” Volpe says, “then supplementation is unlikely to give you an extra boost.”

Supplementing with an ingredient and hoping for miracles to happen will never work. Vitamin BED (that’s how I write sleep), overall nutrition, movement, stress, and more play a bigger role than any ingredient, even when there are promises.

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Elderberry & Zinc Pastilles

Foods NOW

Evidence suggests that if zinc lozenges are taken within 24 hours of the onset of cold symptoms, they may help shorten the duration of the common cold in adults. These lozenges offer a combination of zinc, elderberry, echinacea, and vitamin C, each known for its independent immune support, and are especially helpful for dry sore throats common with cold symptoms.

2

Zinc caps

Life extension

The absorption of zinc may be limited due to the consumption of certain plant and grain sources in our diet. These zinc capsules are formulated to promote absorption by combining two highly bioavailable forms of zinc, zinc methionate and zinc citrate, for a dose of 50 milligrams of zinc in each capsule.

A study published in Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology indicated that these ingredients circulate in your body longer, so that you absorb more and get the maximum benefit.

3

ImmuneMax

Nature made

This provides a supplement of zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin D, which together have all demonstrated a positive immune response. The convenience of the pole packs also makes them perfect for travel to throw in your work bag or backpack for the airport and office.

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Breathe in the mushroom capsules

Om

The complement of an organized blend of beneficial whole mushroom powder, along with 100 percent RDI for zinc and vitamin D, a known potent immune powerhouse, make this product a winner.

Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD is co-owner of Mohr Results, Inc (MohrResults.com), a wellness consulting company

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