Zinc Citrate 50 mg by Natural Factors — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Safety Alerts

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

The safety score is low because the 50mg dose of zinc exceeds the recommended maximum daily limit of 40mg.

Label Data

1 Tablet(s) Serving Size

Mineral Product Type

100% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Zinc

50 mg (333% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1.2× (UL: 40 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 50mg UL 40mg

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Magnesium Stearate

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (61% of products) Approved Health (4% of products)

Target Groups

Vegan Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: 1 tablet per day or as directed by a health professional.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition or anticipate a surgery.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Zinc Citrate is an excellent form of zinc as citrates are extremely well-absorbed and well-tolerated by the body.

Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.

Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Additional Information

isura Non-GMO - Mass spec Documentation - Lab tested

Zinc is a trace mineral that is found in virtually every cell of the body and is a component in over 200 enzymes. Zinc is especially important in proper immune function, support for healthy cell growth and health skin, prostate and reproductive health as well as our sense of smell, taste and vision.

Zn True Elemental Content

Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada.

For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.

Product of Canada Recyclable container and label.

Purity & potency guaranteed

Healthy skin & immune function

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Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 68958 01681 8

DSLD Entry Date 2017-07-25

Product Type Mineral

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Natural Factors

DSLD ID 75143

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

11 Research Sources

52 Avg Quality Score

7 Rct

4 Meta Analysis

B Citrate salts for preventing and treating calcium containing kidney stones in adults

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015

PubMed DOI

B Effect of potassium citrate on bone density, microarchitecture, and fracture risk in healthy older adults without osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial

Rct The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2013

PubMed DOI

B Regional Citrate Anticoagulation or Heparin Anticoagulation for Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients With Liver Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Meta Analysis Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis 2023

PubMed DOI

B Effect of potassium citrate supplement on stone recurrence before or after lithotripsy: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Urolithiasis 2017

PubMed DOI

C Effect of Regional Citrate Anticoagulation vs Systemic Heparin Anticoagulation During Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy on Dialysis Filter Life Span and Mortality Among Critically Ill Patients With Acute Kidney Injury: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Rct JAMA

PubMed DOI

C Systematic review and meta-analysis: sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate vs. polyethylene glycol for colonoscopy preparation

Meta Analysis European journal of clinical pharmacology 2016

PubMed DOI

C Potassium citrate prevents increased urine calcium excretion and bone resorption induced by a high sodium chloride diet

Rct The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2002

PubMed

C Magnesium citrate supplementation decreased blood pressure and HbA1c in normomagnesemic subjects with metabolic syndrome: a 12-week, placebo-controlled, double-blinded pilot trial

Rct Magnesium research 2021

PubMed DOI

C The efficacy of vitamin D combined with clomiphene citrate in ovulation induction in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a double blind, randomized clinical trial.

Rct Endocrine

PubMed DOI

C Impact of Clomiphene Citrate on the Steroid Profile in Dysmetabolic Men with Low Testosterone Levels.

Rct Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme

PubMed DOI

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