Does Zinc help with mood?
Yes, for most people. 81% of 68 people who reported on Zinc for mood say it improved. 4% noticed no change and 15% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
81%better68 reports · medium confidence
55 better3 no change10 worse
Ranked #53 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Zinc and mood
“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
“If I miss a few days I notice I will start to become weepy and lethargic. It also helps me focus and with brain fog.”
“I 100% notice an improvement with my restless leg syndrome... But mood wise, I think it's more placebo.”
“Zinc before bed has been a staple of mine for years. It certainly increases my mood and libido, if not ever so slightly. I sleep much better with it, as well.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong220 meta-analyses · 555 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. 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