The short answer. There isn't much data on Zinc Chelate yet — 3 mentions, 2 with a clear outcome — so treat these numbers as anecdotal. It is well studied (as Zinc) — 220 meta-analyses on PubMed.
Out of 3 mentions; the other 33% didn't say how it went and aren't counted.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found. Studies usually look at Zinc in general rather than this specific form, so the research shown is for Zinc.
Conclusion: Acne patients have decreased serum zinc levels. Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne, particularly at decreasing the number of inflammatory papules, when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment.
PubMed 32860489 ↗Conclusion: Zinc should continue to be recommended in children under the age of 10 years with acute or persistent diarrhoea, but moderate certainty of evidence concludes that the dose of zinc should be reduced. However, further multi-country randomised clinical trials are required with a direct comparison to assess the appropriate dosage, duration and adverse effects.
PubMed 39641338 ↗Conclusion: Zinc supplementation is an effective and well-tolerated option for reducing pain severity in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Doses as low as 7 mg/day of elemental zinc are sufficient to achieve significant pain relief, with longer durations (≥8 weeks) enhancing efficacy. The favorable safety profile and ease of use support the consideration of zinc supplementation as a practical approach to managing primary dysmenorrhea.
PubMed 39683510 ↗Conclusion: Furthermore, the effect degree of zinc on serum testosterone may vary depending on basal zinc and testosterone levels, zinc dosage form, elementary zinc dose, and duration. In conclusion, serum zinc was positively correlated with total testosterone, and moderate supplementation plays an important role in improving androgen.
PubMed 36577241 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“I also use it about 3x/week to boost immune system. 30mg Zinc Chelate.”
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