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Prostabs Plus

Futurebiotics
4.7
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(565 ratings)
Glutamic Acid 173 mg
Zinc 20 mg
Alanine 173 mg
Glycine 173 mg
Lycopene 3.34 mg
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Score63
An inexpensive prostate formula with zinc and useful amino-acid amounts. Bovine glandular material, an opaque herb blend, magnesium oxide, and modest lycopene make it difficult to recommend strongly.
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Quantity:90 Tablet(s) • (45 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Skin Health
Hair Health

Score 63

An inexpensive prostate formula with zinc and useful amino-acid amounts. Bovine glandular material, an opaque herb blend, magnesium oxide, and modest lycopene make it difficult to recommend strongly.
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$9.07($0.20 per serving)
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Analysis

Zinc gluconate and the three amino acids provide the clearest disclosed nutritional support. Lycopene and pomegranate add antioxidant ingredients, but both are modestly dosed.

A bovine prostate glandular is included without functional marker information, and the proprietary herb blend does not reveal individual ingredients or amounts. Magnesium relies on oxide and vitamin C is minimal.

Two tablets and favorable cost make the formula accessible, yet the low price does not solve the transparency gap. It fits only users comfortable with animal-derived glandular material and an undisclosed herb blend.

Who is it for
  • Adult men comfortable with glandular products
  • Users seeking zinc and prostate-focused amino acids
  • Budget-focused shoppers
Best for
  • Basic zinc supplementation
  • Amino-acid support
  • Users intentionally choosing a glandular formula

Pros

  • Provides 20 mg zinc
  • Substantial glycine, alanine, and glutamic acid
  • Includes lycopene and pomegranate
  • Low serving cost

Cons

  • Contains bovine prostate glandular
  • Herb blend is not disclosed ingredient by ingredient
  • Uses magnesium oxide
  • Lycopene amount is modest

Warnings

  • The bovine glandular ingredient is unsuitable for vegans, vegetarians, and users avoiding bovine-derived material.
  • Long-term 20 mg zinc use can contribute to copper imbalance when combined with other zinc products.
  • The proprietary herb blend cannot be fully screened for allergens or medicine interactions from the supplied label.
  • Persistent urinary symptoms need medical evaluation rather than reliance on a glandular supplement.

Nutrient quality

61 Moderate impact

Calcium ascorbate is useful, but magnesium oxide and incompletely specified ingredients reduce form quality. The amino acids and zinc are meaningful, while several supporting ingredients and the hidden herb blend cannot be judged well.

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Ingredient transparency

55 Moderate impact

Named actives have amounts, but ingredients inside the herb blend do not. Serving count is available, but complete daily use directions are not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and supported by useful rating volume. No specific feedback was supplied to judge repeated complaints or fit with the intended use.

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Value for money

71 High impact

The low asking price offsets some form and transparency weaknesses. Each serving supplies useful amino acids and zinc at favorable cost efficiency.

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Goals

Immunity
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD- CoverageC- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 70 mgVitamin C · 10 mgZinc · 20 mg

Zinc gluconate supplies one credible immune nutrient at a meaningful maintenance amount. The remaining formula is built around prostate-focused amino acids and herbs rather than immune pathways.

Vitamin C is only a token addition, and no vitamin D, selenium, or meaningful barrier-support combination is present. The product is poorly suited to broad immune support despite the useful zinc.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
General Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD CoverageC- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 70 mgGlycine · 173 mgZinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 10 mg

Zinc gluconate is a clearly disclosed and useful foundational mineral, while vitamin B6 and small amounts of calcium and magnesium add limited support. The formula offers some immune and metabolic relevance through zinc.

Its main design is prostate-focused, and glycine, magnesium, vitamin C, and several specialty ingredients are lightly dosed. An undisclosed herb blend and glandular ingredient make it a weak choice for broad general wellness.

Study evidence
Glycine Supportive 4 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageF Formula Quality
Zinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 10 mgGlycine · 173 mgLycopene · 3.34 mg

Zinc, tomato-derived lycopene, and glycine offer limited secondary support for skin repair and antioxidant defense. The prostate formula is only tangentially related to skin health.

Zinc is usefully dosed, but lycopene and glycine are too low for meaningful targeted skin effects. Vitamin C is negligible, and no structural or hydration active is supplied.

Study evidence
Glycine Disputed 2 studies
Lycopene Supportive 20 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC- Formula Quality
Zinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 10 mg

Zinc and amino acids provide modest hair relevance, while the prostate herb blend could involve hormonal pathways. The formula is primarily intended for prostate support.

No biotin, iron, vitamin D, silicon, keratin, or collagen is included, and the herb blend hides its contents. It offers only partial and indirect support for hair.

Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
10 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
5 mg
Calcium (Dicalcium Phosphate)
50 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
70 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
20 mg
L-Glycine
173 mg
L-Glutamic Acid
173 mg
L-Alanine
173 mg
Prostate Glandular (Bovine)
50 mg
Pomegranate Fruit Extract (Ellagic Acid)
10 mg
Lycopene (Tomato extract)
3.34 mg
Prostabs Plus Herb Blend
94 mg
Men 50+ Men 18–50
Report overview
Glutamic Acid · 173 mg OverallScore100
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Explicit L-form labeling and a substantial dose align closely with a prostate-support formula. The exact amount is easy to verify on the label. A low serving cost strengthens the practical value of the complete formula.

B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Zinc gluconate offers good absorption and the 20 mg amount supports daily maintenance. The tablet format is less favorable than a capsule or lozenge, but the dose and source are clearly stated. Value is good, and the sub-30 mg dose has a low copper-imbalance risk even without added copper.

Alanine · 173 mg OverallScore79
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The formula clearly identifies 173 mg of standalone L-alanine, confirming the relevant isomer. The amount provides supportive exposure but remains below the collection median. Low serving cost is favorable, although alanine is a secondary component of a broader prostate formula.

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

  1. Air-abrasive debridement with glycine powder versus manual debridement and chlorhexidine administration for the maintenance of peri-implant health status: a six-month randomized clinical trial.
    Lupi SM; Granati M; Butera A; Collesano V; Rodriguez Y Baena R · International journal of dental hygiene · 2018
    Randomized trial46 participantsGeneral Health forGlycine
  2. The effects of glycine on auditory mismatch negativity in schizophrenia.
    Greenwood LM; Leung S; Michie PT; Green A; Nathan PJ; Fitzgerald P; Johnston P; Solowij N; Kulkarni J; Croft RJ · Schizophrenia research · 2018
    Randomized trial22 participantsGeneral Health forGlycine
  3. Dietary glycine improves urine storage symptoms in urology outpatients.
    Sugaya K; Oh-Oka H; Yamada T; Miyata M; Ashitomi K; Kadekawa K; Nishijima S · Journal of complementary & integrative medicine · 2021
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsGeneral Health forGlycine
  4. Oral supplementation with glycine reduces oxidative stress in patients with metabolic syndrome, improving their systolic blood pressure.
    Díaz-Flores M; Cruz M; Duran-Reyes G; Munguia-Miranda C; Loza-Rodríguez H; Pulido-Casas E; Torres-Ramírez N; Gaja-Rodriguez O; Kumate J; Baiza-Gutman LA; Hernández-Saavedra D · Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology · 2014
    Randomized trial60 participantsGeneral Health forGlycine
  5. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  6. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  7. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  8. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  9. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  10. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  11. 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 / consensusGeneral Health forVitamin C
  12. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  13. Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  14. 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.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  15. 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 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  16. 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 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  17. 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 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  18. 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 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  19. 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 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim 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 / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
  26. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  27. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  28. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  29. Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Assessment of the skin efficacy and acceptability of a cosmetic product in the treatment of the forearm hypertrichosis in female patients.
    Berardesca E; Cameli N; Piacentini M; Veraldi S; Celleno L · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2021
    Non-randomized trial69 participantsSkin Health forGlycine
  36. Antiirritant properties of polyols and amino acids.
    Korponyai C; Kovács RK; Erös G; Dikstein S; Kemény L · Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2011
    Clinical trialSkin Health forGlycine
  37. Systemic and skin-targeting beneficial effects of lycopene-enriched ice cream: A pilot study.
    Chernyshova MP; Pristenskiy DV; Lozbiakova MV; Chalyk NE; Bandaletova TY; Petyaev IM · Journal of dairy science · 2019
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  38. Topical lycopene emulgel significantly improves biophysical parameters of human skin.
    Sohail M; Muhammad Faran Ashraf Baig M; Akhtar N; Chen Y; Xie B; Li B · European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V · 2022
    Clinical trialSkin Health forLycopene
  39. Supplementation with tomato-based products increases lycopene, phytofluene, and phytoene levels in human serum and protects against UV-light-induced erythema.
    Aust O; Stahl W; Sies H; Tronnier H; Heinrich U · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2005
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  40. Association of Vitamin A Intake With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in the United States.
    Kim J; Park MK; Li WQ; Qureshi AA; Cho E · JAMA dermatology · 2024
    Cohort study123,570 participantsSkin Health forLycopene
  41. β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight.
    Stahl W; Sies H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forLycopene
  42. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  43. Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
    Randomized trial149 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  44. Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  45. Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial16 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  46. Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
    Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  47. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  48. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
    Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  49. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
    Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  50. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
    Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  51. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc