Zinc Picolinate 25 mg

Zinc Picolinate 25 mg

Thompson4.8 (16,473 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$5.17 $0.08 per serving

About this product

The single-ingredient formula supplies 25 mg zinc as zinc picolinate. That amount is most relevant for correcting low zinc intake and supporting normal immune function, skin repair and hair maintenance when a shortage is present.

A clearly identified form and very low serving cost make it easy to compare with other zinc products. The supplied findings do not establish that picolinate produces better immune, skin, hair, eye or testosterone outcomes than other suitable zinc forms.

No copper amount is listed, so the mineral balance cannot be judged from the label. The 25 mg dose is also well above routine nutritional adequacy, which makes total zinc intake and intended duration more important than they would be with a lower-dose product.

Who is it for
  • Adults who need a focused zinc supplement
  • People whose zinc intake is low
  • Budget-conscious users who want a simple one-ingredient formula
Best for
  • Correcting low zinc intake
  • Normal immune and skin-repair nutrition
  • Shorter-term use when a 25 mg dose is appropriate

Pros

  • Clearly states 25 mg elemental zinc
  • Uses a named picolinate form
  • Simple single-ingredient formula
  • Low cost per serving

Cons

  • No copper amount is provided
  • A 25 mg dose may be more than needed for routine daily maintenance
  • Picolinate does not establish superior outcomes
  • Does not provide broader nutrient coverage

Warnings

  • A 25 mg zinc dose can add substantially to dietary zinc; combining it with other zinc products may push total intake unnecessarily high.
  • No copper is listed, so extended daily use may be a poor fit for people concerned about zinc-related copper imbalance.

Product analysis

95 out of 100

Zinc Picolinate 25 mg provides affordable, focused zinc support for normal immunity and other everyday nutritional needs, especially when zinc intake is low.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Zinc picolinate is a favorable zinc form. The single identified form makes the ingredient straightforward to assess.

Ingredient Transparency100

The zinc amount and form are clearly stated. That makes it easy to check what each serving provides.

Value For Money100

The low cost per serving makes it an economical way to supplement zinc. Its value is strongest for someone who actually needs extra zinc.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer feedback is highly positive across a large number of ratings. That gives a broad picture of satisfaction, without showing how well it will work for an individual.

Product Focus76

The formula stays focused on zinc and its nutritional roles. Benefits are most relevant when intake is low, rather than as a general boost for someone already getting enough.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.08
Customer rating
4.8 · 16,473 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Eye Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 39 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate)
25 mg 87
Adults 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 25 mg zinc at a low cost per serving. It provides a substantial amount of zinc. The zinc comes as zinc picolinate. The available information does not say how much copper it contains, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The zinc comes as zinc picolinate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc comes as zinc picolinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

25 mg provides a substantial zinc amount. The available information does not say how much copper it contains, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The zinc amount is clearly stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
25 mg provides a substantial zinc amount.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The available information does not say how much copper it contains, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving 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