Zinc Carnosine vs Zinc Glycinate
Short answer: Overall, Zinc Carnosine gets more positive reports (88% vs 74%).
Zinc Carnosine has 0 meta-analyses and 4 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc Glycinate has 220 and 555.
Based on 19 reports about Zinc Carnosine and 26 about Zinc Glycinate. Not medical advice.
| Zinc Carnosine Supplement | Zinc Glycinate Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 88%helped8 reports · few reports | 74%helped12 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | CResearch: Limited | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 4 | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Common side effects | copper deficiency | dry mouth, xerostomia, vivid dreams, irritability |
| Typical dose reported | 40 mg / daily | 50mg / daily |
Zinc CarnosineFull Zinc Carnosine profile →
What a user said
“zinc carnosine was a game changer for vitamin D levels. It shot up from 30s to 83. I've never been higher than 40.”
Zinc GlycinateFull Zinc Glycinate profile →
Latest review 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.
Dermatol Ther, 2020 ↗What a user said
“Been taking it every day because the difference it makes in my sleep is insane. SUPER deep, refreshing sleep. It also gives me crazy, story-like vivid dreams.”
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