Solgar Zinc Picolinate 22mg 100 Tablets
Solgar Zinc Picolinate 22mg 100 Tablets
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Description
Solgar Zinc Picolinate 22 mg Tablets provide zinc bound to picolinic acid, a chelated form of this essential trace mineral, in a pack of 100 tablets. Zinc contributes to normal immune system function and to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails. Each tablet supplies 22 mg of zinc, close to the recommended upper limit for zinc from supplements, so a single tablet a day is enough to reach an effective intake.
Key Features
- Zinc picolinate form: Zinc bound to picolinic acid, a chelated form of zinc.
- 22 mg of zinc per tablet: A substantial daily dose in a single tablet.
- Immune system support: Zinc contributes to normal immune system function.
- Skin, hair and nail maintenance: Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails.
- Fertility and testosterone support: Zinc contributes to normal fertility, reproduction and testosterone levels in the blood.
What is zinc picolinate?
Zinc picolinate is zinc bound to picolinic acid, a chelated form of the mineral. This product provides zinc in this form at 22 mg per tablet.
How much zinc is safe to take from supplements?
The NHS advises not taking more than 25 mg of zinc from supplements a day unless advised to by a doctor. This product provides 22 mg of zinc per tablet, so avoid taking it alongside other zinc supplements.
Can taking zinc affect other nutrients?
Taking high doses of zinc reduces the amount of copper the body can absorb, which can lead to anaemia and weakened bones.
Who might benefit from taking zinc?
Zinc contributes to normal immune system function, to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, and to normal fertility and reproduction, making it relevant to people looking to support any of these areas.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Zinc (as zinc picolinate) 22 mg per tablet.
Other ingredients: Bulking agents (dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, vegetable stearic acid).
Usage and Instructions
Take 1 tablet daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
This product provides 22 mg of zinc per tablet, close to the recommended upper limit for zinc from supplements. Keep the following in mind:
- Do not exceed 25 mg of zinc from supplements a day unless advised by a doctor.
- Taking high doses of zinc reduces the amount of copper the body can absorb, which can lead to anaemia and weakened bones.
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Side Effects
No side effects are established for zinc picolinate at the recommended intake of 22 mg a day.
