Zinc & ZMA
21 productsZinc in various forms and ZMA (zinc, magnesium, B6): zinc per day and % of the reference intake.
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Zinc & ZMA
Zinc is sold as gluconate, citrate, picolinate, bisglycinate and other forms; the label states the amount of zinc itself. ZMA is a combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6, usually as evening capsules.
Zinc has a long list of authorised claims in the EU; they show on a product from 1.5 mg a day. The adult upper limit is 25 mg of zinc a day from all sources, multivitamins included.
FAQ
Which form of zinc is best?
For daily use citrate or gluconate is enough; with a sensitive stomach, bisglycinate.
How much zinc a day is safe?
The upper limit is 25 mg a day from all sources.
Why does zinc make me nauseous?
When taken on an empty stomach. Take it after a meal.
What is ZMA?
Zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in one capsule.
Do I need copper with zinc?
Large zinc doses over a long time reduce copper absorption, which is why some products combine them.