NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate 50mg (120 Veggie Caps)
by NOW Foods
"50mg zinc picolinate per capsule — the high-absorption immune zinc with 120 capsules and 24,000+ reviews at $0.10 per serving"
Overview
NOW Zinc Picolinate provides 50mg of zinc from zinc picolinate per capsule. Zinc picolinate is zinc bound to picolinic acid — a naturally occurring amino acid metabolite that enhances mineral absorption in the intestines. Studies show zinc picolinate has superior absorption compared to zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, and zinc oxide. Zinc is essential for immune function (required for T-cell development and natural killer cell activity), wound healing, DNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and over 300 enzymatic reactions. The 50mg dose provides 455% of the Daily Value, making this a therapeutic-dose zinc for immune support and deficiency correction.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zinc (from Zinc Picolinate) | 50 mg (455% DV) |
1 ingredient linked to detailed encyclopedia profiles
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 120 capsules (4-month supply)
- 24,000+ reviews
- Under $14
- Picolinate form (high absorption)
- $0.10/serving
What Could Be Better
- 50mg is above UL (40mg)
- May cause nausea if taken without food
- Long-term high zinc depletes copper
- Need to supplement copper
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Immune support
- Zinc deficiency correction
- Short-term therapeutic dosing
- Those wanting high-absorption zinc
Not Ideal For
- Long-term daily use at 50mg
- Those not supplementing copper
- Those with adequate zinc
- Those wanting lower dose
Our Verdict
NOW Zinc Picolinate 50mg is the immune zinc — high-absorption picolinate form with 24,000+ reviews at $0.10/serving. The 50mg dose is therapeutic; for long-term use, consider 15-30mg and supplement copper to prevent depletion.
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