Jarrow Formulas
Vegan Zinc Balance
89/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
92/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Vegan Zinc Balance Do?
Jarrow Formulas Vegan Zinc Balance offers well-dosed 15 mg zinc with 1 mg copper for optimal immune support and absorption, backed by strong evidence for deficiency prevention. Overall safe with minimal risks for healthy adults, though monitor long-term use.
How does zinc L-methionine sulfate improve zinc absorption compared to other forms?
What role does copper play in balancing zinc supplementation?
Is 15 mg of zinc daily suitable for immune support during cold season?
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What Are the Benefits of Vegan Zinc Balance?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune System SupportStrong
Antioxidant ProtectionModerate
Skin HealthModerate
Wound HealingStrong
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What Are the Side Effects of Jarrow Formulas Vegan Zinc Balance?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•At 15 mg zinc and 1 mg copper per serving, dosages align with RDA limits (11 mg zinc, 0.9 mg copper for adults), reducing overdose risk when taken as directed.
•Zinc L-methionine sulfate form enhances absorption but may cause mild GI upset like nausea in sensitive individuals; copper balances to prevent deficiency.
•No known significant drug interactions for this formulation, though high zinc doses could theoretically reduce antibiotic absorption if taken simultaneously.
•Suitable for vegans; free from common allergens including gluten, soy, dairy, nuts, and shellfish, minimizing sensitivity risks.
•Safe for most healthy adults, but pregnant/nursing women and those with Wilson's disease should consult physicians due to copper content.
•Long-term use at this dose is generally safe but monitor for copper imbalance; no contamination concerns reported for Jarrow Formulas products.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose
Low RiskHydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Low RiskWater
Low RiskMagnesium stearate
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Jarrow Formulas Vegan Zinc Balance?
Zinc (as Zinc L-Methionine Sulfate)
15 mg
Copper (as Gluconate)
1 mg
Microcrystalline cellulose
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Water
Magnesium stearate
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Vegan Zinc Balance compare to the research.
•Zinc (as Zinc L-Methionine Sulfate) is listed at 15 mg per serving; without a source-specific reference range, dose adequacy cannot be graded.
•Copper (as Gluconate) is listed at 1 mg per serving; without a source-specific reference range, dose adequacy cannot be graded.
•Zinc (as Zinc L-Methionine Sulfate) may be a less absorbable form than chelated or organic alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jarrow Formulas Vegan Zinc Balance