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Ingredient

Zinc Bisglycinate

Strong

An essential trace mineral with a clear role in immune cell function.

How it works

Cofactor for hundreds of enzymes; required for thymulin activity and lymphocyte function.

Evidence

Pharmacopoeia-grade adequacy evidence; modest doses are sufficient for most healthy adults.

Studies

  • Wessels et al., Nutrients, 2017

    Reviews zinc and immune cell function across deficiency and supplementation.

    PubMed 28515951 ↗

Top products

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Now Foods Zinc Bisglycinate 30 mg

Now Foods

Per serving
30 mg
Studied midpoint
19 mg · 1/day

Effective cost

$0.10/day·$3/month

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Thorne Zinc Bisglycinate 15 mg

Thorne

Per serving
15 mg
Studied midpoint
19 mg · 2/day

Effective cost

$0.47/day·$14/month

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