If you need short-term immune support, this delivers a strong 50mg of **Zinc** per tablet — though that’s above the 40mg tolerable upper limit for daily long-term use. The clinical sweet spot for most zinc benefits sits at 15–30mg, so you're getting roughly double what research typically calls for.

The form here is **Zinc Gluconate**, a widely used standard form. It absorbs reasonably well, though not at the level of premium chelated forms. With 250 tablets in the bottle, you're covered for a long supply at a single tablet per day.

The main thing to keep in mind is copper. High-dose zinc taken daily over months can interfere with your copper absorption, which is why the label recommends against long-term continuous use. If you plan to take this regularly, cycling it or splitting tablets to reduce your daily dose would help you stay within the safer 15–30mg range.

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Zinc, 50 mg, 250 Tablets

Tablet · 250 servings · $0.04/serving

64 / 100Good

Score Breakdown

Formulation
75
Safety
85
Final score
64/100

Ingredients (1)

Zinc Gluconate50 mg

Above upper limit · Standard form

Label Nutrition Facts

Active Ingredients

From the label · % Daily Value

DV%

Zinc Gluconate50 mg

455%

Other Ingredients

Fillers, coatings, and additives

3Safe

Magnesium StearateLubricant

Safe

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Safe

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Safe

Vegetarian coating

Unknown

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.