Chelated Zinc 30 mg

Chelated Zinc 30 mg

Swanson4.8 (2,490 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 90 servings
Goals
$6.49 $0.07 per serving

About this product

The 30 mg dose uses a clearly identified TRAACS zinc glycinate chelate, the strongest zinc form among the supplied options. Its amount sits in the effective range, and the one-ingredient formula is easy to understand.

Immune support is the clearest use, while the zinc can also contribute to everyday nutrition and selected hair, skin, eye, or testosterone needs. Those broader goals remain only partly covered because the formula supplies no complementary nutrients or additional pathways.

Value is favorable and the 90-serving bottle supports convenient use. Copper is not included, however, so long-term daily use at 30 mg still requires attention to mineral balance despite the better zinc form.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a well-absorbed zinc form
  • People wanting a focused 30 mg zinc supplement
  • Users who prefer a simple, long-supply capsule
Best for
  • Targeted zinc intake
  • Immune function support
  • People choosing form quality over a basic zinc salt

Pros

  • TRAACS zinc glycinate chelate is clearly identified
  • 30 mg dose falls within the supplied effective range
  • Full amount and form disclosure
  • Good serving value
  • Simple single-ingredient formula

Cons

  • No copper is included or disclosed
  • Single nutrient provides limited breadth for wider wellness goals
  • 30 mg may be more than needed for indefinite daily use

Warnings

  • Long-term daily use of 30 mg zinc may affect copper status; copper intake should be considered.

Product analysis

95 out of 100

Chelated Zinc 30 mg offers inexpensive zinc support for normal immune and skin functions when intake is low. Its single-nutrient approach suits a targeted dietary gap.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Zinc glycinate is a favorable, clearly identified form. Its source quality does not establish stronger hair, skin or hormone effects.

Ingredient Transparency100

The zinc amount and chelated source are disclosed. That makes the serving easy to compare with other targeted zinc supplements.

Value For Money100

The zinc serving offers favorable value. The low cost is especially useful when additional zinc fits a nutritional need.

Customer Satisfaction88

Customer ratings are very positive. Thousands of responses provide a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus78

Filling low zinc intake is the clear purpose across its stated uses. The different uses mostly reflect zinc's normal nutrient roles rather than separate enhancements.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.07
Customer rating
4.8 · 2,490 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Eye Health
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ 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
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Zinc (TRAACS Zinc Glycinate Chelate)
30 mg 87
Adults 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 30 mg of zinc at a low cost per serving. The amount is within the adult upper intake level per serving. It uses zinc bisglycinate. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses zinc bisglycinate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
It uses zinc bisglycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

The serving lists 30 mg of zinc. The amount is within the adult upper intake level per serving. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount and its source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 30 mg of zinc. The amount is within the adult upper intake level per serving.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, 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.
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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