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Essential Mineral Complex

product on market Capsule Dr. Mercola Safety: 100/100
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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 57% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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This complex contains essential trace minerals including zinc, selenium, and copper, which support immune function and antioxidant defenses. There is strong research evidence supporting the roles of these minerals in metabolic health and cellular protection. The formulation maintains a high safety profile based on available data.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Essential Mineral Complex
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Mineral
Product Type
57%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

15 mg (136% DV)
1.4× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
150 mcg (272% DV)
2.7× RDA — within safe limits 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
2 mg (222% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
2 mg (87% DV)
Within RDA (0.9× RDA) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
500 mcg (1429% DV)
14.3× RDA — above typical dose 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
500 mcg (1111% DV)
11.1× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 2 mg) 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
5 mg
Market median: 3.0mg (58 products) 3 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Rice Gum Acacia Rice Bran Extract Sunflower Oil
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken.

If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.

Additional Information

Providing quality products since 2001.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 10094 21214 8
DSLD Entry Date2024-03-22
Product TypeMineral
FormCapsule
BrandDr. Mercola
DSLD ID308704
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

397
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
200
Meta Analysis
68
Rct
58
Systematic Review
53
Clinical Trial
9
Cochrane Review
2
Narrative Review
2
Regulatory Source
1
Observational
1
Other
1
Openfda Safety
A Zinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Zinc supplementation for preventing mortality, morbidity, and growth failure in children aged 6 months to 12 years
Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
A Oral zinc for treating diarrhoea in children
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 PubMed DOI
A Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
A Zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections in adults: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Meta Analysis BMJ open 2021 PubMed DOI
A Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2010 PubMed DOI
A Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
A Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Zinc supplementation for mental and motor development in children
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
A Zinc for the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
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