UltraLife
Zinc Plus
81/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
98/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Zinc Plus Do?
This supplement offers strong evidence-based support for immune and metabolic benefits with optimal dosages of zinc and magnesium. Reproductive claims have moderate backing. Safety is generally good but medium risk due to high B6 potentially causing neuropathy long-term and pregnancy cautions for vitamin A.
How does zinc support immune function in this supplement?
What role does magnesium play in metabolic health?
Is this product suitable for pregnant women, and why?
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What Are the Benefits of Zinc Plus?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune SupportVery strong
Metabolic HealthStrong
Reproductive HealthModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of UltraLife Zinc Plus?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Vitamin B6 at 30 mg daily may cause peripheral neuropathy with long-term use exceeding 6 months; monitor for tingling or numbness.
•Vitamin A at 375 mcg RE is safe but contraindicated in pregnancy without medical advice due to potential birth defect risks above 3000 mcg RE.
•Zinc 25 mg and magnesium 35 mg are within safe upper limits (40 mg and 350 mg daily) with low interaction risk, though high zinc may impair copper absorption.
•Contains soy allergen; avoid if allergic to soy products.
•Suitable for healthy adults; consult healthcare provider if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medications like antibiotics or diuretics.
•Manganese 2 mg is well below 11 mg upper limit, posing no neurotoxicity risk at this dosage.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
Soya bean
Inactive Ingredients
Soya bean product
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in UltraLife Zinc Plus?
Zinc (from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
25 mg
Magnesium (from Magnesium Phosphate Pentahydrate)
35 mg
Manganese (from Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate)
2 mg
Retinol Acetate (Vitamin A)
375 mcg RE
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) (from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
30 mg
Soya bean product
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Zinc Plus compare to the research.
•Zinc (from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) — 25 mg a day; within the 5-40 mg/day typically used in studies. This range is provisional until reviewed.
•Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) (from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) — 30 mg a day is over the 12 mg/day upper limit (EFSA 2023); the US limit is 100 mg/day (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•1 of 4 actives with a studied range are below it and 1 has no individual amount disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UltraLife Zinc Plus