California Gold Nutrition
Zinc Picolinate 50 mg
78/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
90/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Zinc Picolinate 50 mg Do?
This supplement provides highly bioavailable zinc picolinate at 50 mg, supporting immune health and wound healing effectively, but the dosage exceeds safe upper limits, risking GI upset and mineral imbalances with prolonged use; overall safe for short-term in healthy adults.
What are the main health benefits of zinc picolinate supplementation?
How does the 50 mg dosage of zinc compare to daily recommended intake?
Are there any dietary sources of zinc that can complement this supplement?
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What Are the Benefits of Zinc Picolinate 50 mg?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune System SupportVery strong
Wound HealingStrong
Skin HealthStrong
Antioxidant ProtectionModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of California Gold Nutrition Zinc Picolinate 50 mg?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Zinc picolinate at 50 mg exceeds the 40 mg upper limit, potentially causing nausea, vomiting, or copper deficiency with long-term use; short-term supplementation requires monitoring.
•No significant drug interactions in this formulation, but high-dose zinc may interfere with antibiotic absorption (e.g., quinolones, tetracyclines) if taken simultaneously.
•Safe for most healthy adults at recommended use, but contraindicated for those with Wilson's disease or severe kidney impairment due to metal accumulation risks.
•Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice, as excessive zinc can affect fetal development; consult healthcare provider for children or elderly.
•Veggie capsules free of common allergens like milk, eggs, shellfish, nuts, wheat, soy, sesame, and gluten, minimizing sensitivity risks in this product.
•Produced in GMP-compliant facility with third-party auditing, reducing contamination concerns, though individual batch testing is advised for purity.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Modified cellulose (hypromellose veggie capsule)
Low RiskMicrocrystalline cellulose
Low RiskMagnesium stearate
Low RiskSilicon dioxide (silica)
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in California Gold Nutrition Zinc Picolinate 50 mg?
Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate)
50 mg
Modified Cellulose (Hypromellose Veggie Capsule)
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Magnesium Stearate
Silicon Dioxide (Silica)
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Zinc Picolinate 50 mg compare to the research.
•Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) — 50 mg per serving is over the 40 mg/day upper limit (IOM (NIH ODS)) and the 25 mg/day limit (EU SCF/EFSA). Long-term intake above this limit can cause copper deficiency, which can lead to anaemia, low white blood cells and nerve problems.
•Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) — zinc picolinate is among the preferred forms of zinc in Suppie's ingredient library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about California Gold Nutrition Zinc Picolinate 50 mg