Zinc Lozenges Wild Berry Flavored

Zinc Lozenges Wild Berry Flavored

Nature's Way4.8 (52,079 ratings)
Format:Lozenge Quantity: 60 Liquid(s) · 60 servings
Goals

About this product

The clearest benefit is filling low zinc intake to support normal immune function. A 23 mg zinc total is described across citrate and gluconate sources, alongside 100 mg vitamin C. Those nutritional roles do not establish extra immune benefits once intake is adequate.

Both zinc sources are identified, but their proportions are not, and the repeated zinc rows should not be added together. Echinacea is present at 20 mg without enough preparation detail to judge its contribution. The available findings for echinacea are inconsistent and depend on the particular preparation.

Low cost supports value when zinc is the nutrient needed. The lozenge format alone does not establish the effects of a repeated short-term regimen, and it should not be treated as evidence for taking extra servings. Hair, skin and testosterone benefits also depend mainly on correcting a nutrient shortfall.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking additional zinc when dietary intake is low
  • People who prefer a lozenge for a targeted nutrient need
Best for
  • Low-cost zinc supplementation
  • Normal immune nutrition when zinc intake falls short

Pros

  • Both zinc sources and the total zinc amount are identified
  • Vitamin C adds support for normal collagen formation when intake is low
  • Low cost supports targeted zinc use

Cons

  • Citrate and gluconate proportions are undisclosed
  • Echinacea preparation details do not establish a useful added effect
  • Extra hair or hormone benefits are not established with adequate zinc intake

Warnings

  • Each serving supplies 23 mg zinc; repeated lozenges or other zinc supplements can substantially increase total intake, so follow the label's short-term directions.
  • Copper content is unavailable, leaving mineral balance uncertain if zinc is used regularly.

Product analysis

69 out of 100

Zinc Lozenges Wild Berry Flavored offers zinc in favorable forms at an appealing serving cost. Missing proportions in the zinc mixture and an unspecified echinacea preparation limit the detail available for comparison.

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

Nutrient Quality57

The zinc forms compare favorably on quality. Quality remains uncertain for the other ingredients, particularly the unspecified echinacea preparation.

Ingredient Transparency65

Amounts and some ingredient forms are disclosed. Missing proportions in the zinc mixture leave its composition less clear.

Value For Money71

The zinc offers good value at the serving level. Value for the other ingredients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction94

Customer feedback is very positive across a very large review base. Those ratings describe satisfaction rather than proving health benefits.

Product Focus72

The formula appears well aligned with its intended uses. Its range of goals stays relatively concentrated.

Format
Lozenge
Container
60 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.08
Customer rating
4.8 · 52,079 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 100 mgZinc · 23 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 23 mgVitamin C · 100 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 23 mgVitamin C · 100 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 23 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 23 mgVitamin C · 100 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
100 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate, Zinc Gluconate)
23 mg 76
Echinacea purpurea
20 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 23 mg zinc at a very low cost per serving. The sources include zinc citrate and zinc gluconate, but their proportions are unknown. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The sources include zinc citrate and zinc gluconate, but their proportions are unknown.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The sources include zinc citrate and zinc gluconate, but their proportions are unknown.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

The serving provides 23 mg zinc. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The label clearly states 23 mg zinc per serving.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 23 mg zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value100

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

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

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    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin C
  2. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEveryday Health forVitamin C
  3. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
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    Cohort study598 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  5. Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
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    Cohort study19,496 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    Randomized trial144 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial937 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  12. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  13. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  14. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  15. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
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    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  19. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  20. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
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    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc