Metagenics
Essential Nutrients
77/100
SUPPIE SCORE
58/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
82/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Essential Nutrients Do?
This is a straightforward zinc-focused product with a meaningful zinc dose and only a token amount of vitamin B6. The main limitation is that the OCR is messy, so the full formula and excipients should be verified before relying on it.
Is this Metagenics Essential Nutrients formula suitable for daily use?
Does this product provide a meaningful dose of zinc for immune support?
Are there any ingredients here that may be an issue if I take other supplements?
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What Are the Benefits of Essential Nutrients?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune SupportModerate
Skin HealthModerate
Bone HealthMild
Hair and NailsMild
General Mineral SupportModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Metagenics Essential Nutrients?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Zinc 22.5 mg is a moderate-to-high daily dose and may cause nausea or stomach upset, especially if taken without food.
•Long-term high zinc intake can interfere with copper status; avoid stacking this with other zinc-containing supplements unless advised.
•Vitamin B6 is low at 0.5 mg, so B6-related toxicity is not a concern from this product alone.
•Pregnancy and breastfeeding are generally not a problem at these label doses, but total zinc intake should still be checked if using prenatal or multivitamin products.
•No major allergen is clearly declared from the OCR, but the label text is partially corrupted and the full excipient list should be verified if you have sensitivities.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hydronorace lose machesum sate
Medium RiskFaty acids
Medium RiskMicrocrystaline cellulose
Low RiskSilicon doxide
Low RiskCellulose
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Metagenics Essential Nutrients?
Zinc bisglycinate
22.5 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate)
0.5 mg
Hydronorace lose machesum sate
faty acids
microcrystaline cellulose
silicon doxide
Cellulose
Ashwagandha
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Essential Nutrients compare to the research.
•Zinc bisglycinate is a well-absorbed chelated form, and 22.5 mg is a substantial dose.
•Vitamin B6 is only 0.5 mg, which is far below common supplemental doses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Metagenics Essential Nutrients