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Thorne Zinc Picolinate 15mg (60 Capsules)

by Thorne

"NSF Certified for Sport zinc picolinate at 15mg — the safe daily dose from the practitioner's brand"

Amazon Rating
4.7/5
Reviews
8,200+
Price Range
$14-18
Servings
60 servings
NSF Certified for SportcGMP
Our Editorial Rating
8.7
Very Good
FormCapsule
CategoryMinerals
SubcategoryZinc Picolinate (Moderate Dose, NSF)
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Overview

Thorne Zinc Picolinate provides 15mg of zinc in the highly bioavailable picolinate form. The 15mg dose is close to the RDA and well below the tolerable upper limit (40mg), making it safe for long-term daily use without risk of copper depletion. NSF Certified for Sport makes it suitable for competitive athletes. Thorne's pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing ensures purity and potency.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate)15 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 15mg — safe for daily long-term use
  • NSF Certified for Sport
  • Picolinate form — highly bioavailable
  • Thorne pharmaceutical-grade quality
  • No copper depletion risk

What Could Be Better

  • 60 capsules = 2-month supply
  • 15mg may be low for acute immune needs
  • Premium price for zinc
  • Not for zinc deficiency correction

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Daily zinc maintenance
  • Athletes needing certified zinc
  • Long-term supplementation
  • Those wanting safe daily dose

Not Ideal For

  • Acute immune support (need higher dose)
  • Budget zinc seekers
  • Zinc deficiency correction

Our Verdict

8.7/10 — Very Good

The daily zinc done right. 15mg picolinate from Thorne provides safe, bioavailable zinc for long-term use without copper depletion risk. The athlete's zinc of choice.

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