Zinc

product on market Capsule Core Nutritionals Safety: 60/100
60/100

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  • Zinc: 50mg is 1.2× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Zinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function and cellular metabolism, with strong evidence for its role in these processes. However, the limited evidence coverage for this specific profile and a safety score of 60 suggest potential concerns regarding dosage or long-term toxicity. Users should be cautious of potential adverse effects.

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Safety Alerts

Zinc: 50mg is 1.2× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains 50mg of zinc, which exceeds the recommended daily upper limit of 40mg.

Label

Product Label

Label for Zinc
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Details

Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
90
Servings
Mineral
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

50 mg (455% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.2× (UL: 40 mg) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)

Other Ingredients

Rice Flour Hypromellose Magnesium Stearate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: This product is only intended for use in healthy adults 18 years of age or older.

Pregnant or nursing women should not use this product. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any preexisting medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to a prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) or any other medication.

Discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience adverse reaction to this product. Immediately discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Formulation Notes

Boost Prevent Aid

Manufactured in a U.S. cGMP Facility.

Additional Information

Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store at 10-25 degrees C (50-77 degrees F)

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU6 72975 31546 7
DSLD Entry Date2025-01-23
Product TypeMineral
FormCapsule
DSLD ID320924
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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