ETHICAL NUTRIENTS
MEGA ZINC
72/100
SUPPIE SCORE
72/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
84/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does MEGA ZINC Do?
Zinc amino acid chelate provides 40 mg elemental zinc per 200 mg serving, within studied supplemental ranges for immune and skin outcomes; pyridoxine HCl at 20 mg aligns with doses affecting B6 status markers.
How does the zinc amino acid chelate form compare to other zinc sources for absorption?
What evidence supports using 20 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride daily?
Is 3 mg betacarotene a meaningful dose for vitamin A support?
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What Are the Benefits of MEGA ZINC?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune functionStrong
Skin healthModerate
Wound healingModerate
Hormone balanceMild
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What Are the Side Effects of ETHICAL NUTRIENTS MEGA ZINC?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Zinc amino acid chelate at this dose may cause nausea or stomach upset in sensitive individuals.
•Pyridoxine hydrochloride 20 mg daily has limited long-term neuropathy data above typical intakes.
•Betacarotene 3 mg carries no established upper limit but evidence for supplemental use is limited.
•Zinc can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics or copper if taken concurrently.
•Evidence is limited on combined use in pregnancy beyond standard prenatal recommendations.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Silicon dioxide
Low RiskCroscarmellose sodium
Low RiskCitric acid
Low RiskMicrocrystalline cellulose
Low RiskMagnesium stearate
Low RiskMaize starch
Low RiskDl-alpha-tocopherol
GoodGlycine
Low RiskStarch sodium octenyl succinate
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in ETHICAL NUTRIENTS MEGA ZINC?
pyridoxine hydrochloride
20.0000 mg
zinc amino acid chelate
200.0000 mg
betacarotene
3.0000 mg
silicon dioxide
croscarmellose sodium
citric acid
microcrystalline cellulose
magnesium stearate
maize starch
dl-alpha-tocopherol
glycine
starch sodium octenyl succinate
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in MEGA ZINC compare to the research.
•Zinc amino acid chelate — 200.0000 mg; provides approximately 40 mg elemental zinc, comparable to doses in chelate bioavailability studies.
•Pyridoxine hydrochloride — 20.0000 mg; matches levels shown to influence biochemical B6 indices in older adults.
•Betacarotene — 3.0000 mg; the label does not disclose an extract standardisation percentage or marker amount.
Sources & References
Ethical nutrients megazorb mega zinc 40mg 120 tablets
Information from www.healthylife.com.au
Ethical nutrients mega zinc 40mg 60 tablets
Information from www.metagenics.com.au
Ethical nutrients mega zinc 40mg 60 tablets
Information from www.chemistwarehouse.com.au
Ethical nutrients mega zinc 40mg with vitamin c orange 190g powder
Information from www.chemistwarehouse.com.au
VitaminA HealthProfessional
Information from ods.od.nih.gov
PMC7009879
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PMC3139236
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PMC10082995
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
NBK554500
Information from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Zinc HealthProfessional
Information from ods.od.nih.gov
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