Zinc vs Zinc Glycinate for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Zinc Glycinate — 100% of 3 reports, versus 90% of 120 for Zinc.
Zinc has 220 meta-analyses and 555 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc Glycinate has 220 and 555.
Based on 1,594 reports about Zinc and 26 about Zinc Glycinate. Not medical advice.
| Zinc Supplement | Zinc Glycinate Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 59%helped510 reports · high confidence | 74%helped12 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 220 / 555 | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 90% (120) | 100% (3) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (94) | — |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 84% (76) | 100% (2) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 81% (68) | 100% (2) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 74% (57) | — |
| Common side effects | nausea, stomach issues, vomiting, copper deficiency | dry mouth, xerostomia, vivid dreams, irritability |
| Typical dose reported | 75 mg | 50mg / daily |
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 ↗“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
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 ↗“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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