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Mega Zinc 100 mg
NaturesPlus
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(659 ratings)
Zinc 100 mg
Score 35.0
A high-dose zinc supplement with a bioavailable form, but the 100mg dosage is excessively high and unsafe for daily, long-term use.
Quantity: 90 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (90 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Immunity
Skin Health
Hair Health
General Health
Testosterone Support
leaderboard Score 35.0
A high-dose zinc supplement with a bioavailable form, but the 100mg dosage is excessively high and unsafe for daily, long-term use.
This product features Zinc as Soy Amino Acid Chelate, which is generally a good, absorbable form of zinc. However, the critical issue lies in its 100mg dosage, which is far beyond the safe daily upper limit recommended by health organizations for continuous intake. Nutritionists universally advise against such high doses for general supplementation due to the high risk of disrupting the copper balance, leading to symptoms like anemia, neurological issues, and impaired immune function over time. While the chelated form is positive, the dangerously high dose makes this product inappropriate for anything other than very specific, professionally monitored therapeutic use, which is rare for such a high single dose.
- Uses Zinc Soy Amino Acid Chelate, a generally bioavailable form.
- Relatively good price per serving.
- Dangerously high 100mg dosage for daily, long-term use, posing a significant risk of copper deficiency and other toxicities.
- Not suitable for general population's zinc supplementation needs.
- Absolutely do not use this product for daily, long-term zinc supplementation due to the extreme 100mg dosage. High zinc intake can cause serious nutrient imbalances and toxicity, especially copper deficiency. Consult a healthcare professional immediately if considering such a high dose.
$23.00($0.25 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Zinc (Soy Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mg |
Categories
Zinc 35.0
Within the zinc collection, this product is highly problematic due to its dangerously high 100mg dosage for daily use, which greatly increases the risk of adverse effects like copper deficiency, overriding the benefit of its otherwise bioavailable form.
Goals
Immunity 40.0
While zinc supports immunity, the excessively high 100mg dose in this product can paradoxically lead to copper deficiency, which in turn impairs immune function. This makes it a high-risk choice for immune support for long-term use.
Skin Health 35.0
For skin health, balanced nutrient levels are crucial. The dangerously high zinc dosage can cause severe copper deficiency, potentially leading to adverse skin conditions rather than improvements, making this product unsuitable.
Hair Health 35.0
Hair health requires precise nutrient balance. An extreme 100mg zinc dose risks copper deficiency, a known cause of hair loss, making this product counterproductive and unsafe for promoting healthy hair.
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