OptiZinc 30 mg

OptiZinc 30 mg

Solaray4.8 (6,078 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 VegCap(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$8.79 $0.14 per serving

Product analysis

90 out of 100

OptiZinc 30 mg offers zinc in a favorable form alongside vitamin B6, with good value for the cost.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality100

Zinc methionine is a favorable zinc form, and the vitamin B6 form is clearly identified. The B6 disclosure gives clarity about the source without establishing an absorption advantage.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both nutrient amounts and forms are identified. That makes comparison with other zinc and B6 supplements straightforward.

Value For Money87

The zinc and vitamin B6 portions both compare favorably for the cost. The formula therefore offers good value across its main nutrients.

Customer Satisfaction92

Customer feedback is very positive. The substantial review base gives a useful picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus60

The formula combines just zinc and vitamin B6, keeping the ingredient list focused. Its fit with the range of intended goals appears moderate.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 VegCap(s)
Per serving
$0.14
Customer rating
4.8 · 6,078 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysC EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg

B6 contributes to meeting an essential nutrient need, without an assumed benefit from amounts above adequacy. Zinc is present, but its nutrient amount is unresolved, limiting a practical intake comparison.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit69

The selection is closely focused on the goal's reviewed nutritional ingredients. The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved nutrient comparisons.
Goal fit
The selection is closely focused on the goal's reviewed nutritional ingredients.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved nutrient comparisons.

Pathways43

The strongest saved coverage relates to one-carbon metabolism and blood formation. One reviewed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
The strongest saved coverage relates to one-carbon metabolism and blood formation.
Breadth
One reviewed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence60

Vitamin B6 provides the strongest saved ingredient finding, with benefits limited to the supplied nutritional context. The qualifying preparations match the saved reviewed comparisons.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B6 provides the strongest saved ingredient finding, with benefits limited to the supplied nutritional context.
Studied preparation
The qualifying preparations match the saved reviewed comparisons.

Formulation logic88

No missing required nutrient partner was identified. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings. Some assessed ingredients fall below the saved minimum amount comparison level.
Partner coverage
No missing required nutrient partner was identified.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
Some assessed ingredients fall below the saved minimum amount comparison level.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg

Zinc helps restore normal testosterone when zinc intake is deficient; taking more after nutritional needs are met has no established additional hormone benefit. B6 is an enzyme cofactor, but its mechanisms do not demonstrate a testosterone increase. A zinc, magnesium and B6 combination trial found no androgen advantage, and no independent hormone benefit from this product's B6 follows.

How this product is rated for Testosterone Support

Ingredient fit92

Zinc and B6 are the included ingredients, without unrelated active ingredients in the saved formulation finding. The included ingredient amounts provide a mixed contribution against the saved comparisons.
Goal fit
Zinc and B6 are the included ingredients, without unrelated active ingredients in the saved formulation finding.
Dose adequacy
The included ingredient amounts provide a mixed contribution against the saved comparisons.

Pathways7

The strongest saved connection concerns testicular testosterone synthesis; the supplied evidence limits any claim of an actual hormone increase. No biological category reaches the saved breadth comparison.
Depth
The strongest saved connection concerns testicular testosterone synthesis; the supplied evidence limits any claim of an actual hormone increase.
Breadth
No biological category reaches the saved breadth comparison.

Evidence89

Zinc supplies the strongest connection through correction of low zinc intake, rather than enhancement above adequacy.
Evidence strength
Zinc supplies the strongest connection through correction of low zinc intake, rather than enhancement above adequacy.
Studied preparation
Vitamin B6 lacks a studied-preparation match; the remaining included preparations match the saved comparison.

Formulation logic100

No configured ingredient conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients have no missing required partner; this does not imply a testosterone benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified.
Effective doses
All included ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison; this is not a proven effective testosterone dose.
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg

Zinc contributes to normal immune-cell function and regulation. Vitamin B6 can help restore immune processes impaired by low intake, without establishing extra protection when intake is adequate. Higher Vitamin B6 amounts do not establish extra benefit or suitability.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit92

Zinc connects the formula to immunity. The included amounts reach the saved comparison endpoints; this does not mean larger amounts provide greater immune benefit.
Goal fit
Zinc gives the formula a clear connection to immunity.
Dose adequacy
The included amounts reach the saved comparison endpoints; this does not mean larger amounts provide greater immune benefit.

Pathways80

The strongest saved finding concerns lymphocyte function and immune regulation.
Depth
The strongest saved finding concerns lymphocyte function and immune regulation.
Breadth
The broader saved findings cover innate immune cell activity, lymphocyte function and immune regulation.

Evidence100

Zinc provides the strongest saved evidence finding. Nutritional function or modest regular-use symptom support does not establish general infection prevention.
Evidence strength
Zinc drives the strongest saved evidence finding; the practical support remains bounded by its specific nutritional or regular-use role.
Studied preparation
The saved finding accepts the declared forms without establishing that they outperform other forms.

Formulation logic100

No unmet ingredient partner or configured conflict was identified. The included contributors meet the saved minimum amount criterion; this does not establish clinical effectiveness.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The included contributors meet the saved minimum amount criterion; this does not establish clinical effectiveness.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Situational effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Eye Health
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 39 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg

Zinc supports skin repair, while vitamin B6 helps address dermatitis caused by low intake. Correcting a dietary gap differs from improving already adequately nourished skin. The supplied amounts do not establish greater cosmetic benefit from extra nutrient intake.

How this product is rated for Skin Health

Ingredient fit92

The relevant ingredient is the main active focus, though the product may serve several goals. The declared amount reaches the saved amount benchmark; this does not establish additional cosmetic benefit.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredient is the main active focus, though the product may serve several goals.
Dose adequacy
The declared amount reaches the saved amount benchmark; this does not establish additional cosmetic benefit.

Pathways0

The contribution concerns nutritional support rather than demonstrated coverage of collagen structure, hydration, barrier lipids or UV-response outcomes.
Depth
The contribution concerns nutritional support rather than demonstrated coverage of collagen structure, hydration, barrier lipids or UV-response outcomes.
Breadth
No skin outcome pathway reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence83

Zinc leads the saved evidence findings; correcting low intake is distinct from routine cosmetic improvement in adequately nourished adults.
Evidence strength
Zinc leads the saved evidence findings; correcting low intake is distinct from routine cosmetic improvement in adequately nourished adults.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the declared forms; form recognition does not prove extra cosmetic benefit from these nutrients.

Formulation logic100

The credited ingredients have no unmet partner requirement or matched conflict in the saved findings. Their amounts pass the saved minimum inclusion check.
Partner coverage
The credited ingredients are treated as able to contribute independently or as having their required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was matched in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The credited ingredient amounts pass the saved minimum inclusion check; this is not a proven effective skin dose.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
20 mg 85
OptiZinc
30 mg 83
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Zinc · 30 mg OverallScore83
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 30 mg of zinc as zinc methionine, a form favored for absorption in the evaluation. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be assessed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Zinc methionine is a form favored for absorption in the evaluation.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
Zinc methionine is a form favored for absorption in the evaluation.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

The serving contains 30 mg of zinc; its copper amount is unknown, so the mineral balance cannot be assessed.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The saved facts record 30 mg of elemental zinc per serving, with the source form identified.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 30 mg of zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so a zinc-to-copper ratio cannot be calculated.

Value80

A whole-product serving costs about $0.15.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The price is about $0.15 per whole-product serving.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 20 mg per serving of vitamin B6 at a low cost per mg. That serving exceeds the European adult daily upper limit of 12 mg. The B6 comes from pyridoxine hydrochloride.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The B6 comes from pyridoxine hydrochloride. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are reported.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 comes from pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are reported.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency65

The label states 20 mg per serving and names the B6 source. The serving exceeds the European adult daily upper limit of 12 mg.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
The serving contains 20 mg per serving of B6. That exceeds the European adult daily upper limit of 12 mg.
Label Transparency
The B6 source is named as pyridoxine hydrochloride.

Value96

The cost per mg of B6 is low.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is low.
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  2. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  3. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  4. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  5. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  6. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002
    Systematic review170 participants7 studies pooledEye Health forZinc
  7. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023
    Meta-analysis3,790 participants5 studies pooledEye Health forZinc
  8. Oral zinc in macular degeneration.
    Newsome DA; Swartz M; Leone NC; Elston RC; Miller E · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1988
    Randomized trial151 participantsEye Health forZinc
  9. A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8.
    Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2001
    Randomized trial3,640 participantsEye Health forZinc
  10. Effect of vitamin A and zinc supplementation on the nutriture of children in Northeast Thailand.
    Udomkesmalee E; Dhanamitta S; Sirisinha S; Charoenkiatkul S; Tuntipopipat S; Banjong O; Rojroongwasinkul N; Kramer TR; Smith JC · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
    Randomized trial133 participantsEye Health forZinc
  11. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  12. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  13. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  14. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  15. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  16. Nutrient supplementation for prevention of viral respiratory tract infections in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  17. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of acute lower respiratory infections in infants and preschool children: a double-blind, controlled trial.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
  18. A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children.
    Rerksuppaphol S; Rerksuppaphol L · Pediatric reports · 2020
    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  19. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
    Fortes C; Forastiere F; Agabiti N; Fano V; Pacifici R; Virgili F; Piras G; Guidi L; Bartoloni C; Tricerri A; Zuccaro P; Ebrahim S; Perucci CA · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1998
    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
  20. The role of specific nutrients in preventing immune system and blood cell disorders: an umbrella review.
    Vecchietti A; Strano P; Minutolo G; Grieco V; Cappuccio G; Granvillano G; Confalonieri L; Briganti GL; Raso E; Chimienti M; Pellegrini M; Mercogliano M; Spatari G; Lugli C; Urbano T; Lorenzon A · Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2026
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forZinc