Does Zinc help with anxiety?
Often, yes. 75% of 36 people who reported on Zinc for anxiety say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 19% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
75%better36 reports · medium confidence
27 better2 no change7 worse
Ranked #71 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Zinc and anxiety
“I started taking it for appetite and I've been taken by surprise by it's effects boosting my energy levels and social confidence.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong220 meta-analyses · 555 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Zinc.
Side effects people mention
nausea 26stomach issues 13vomiting 9copper deficiency 8vivid dreams 8
What else is Zinc used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count