Zinc vs Zinc Picolinate for immunity
Short answer: For immunity, more users report improvement with Zinc Picolinate — 100% of 8 reports, versus 89% of 37 for Zinc.
Zinc has 220 meta-analyses and 555 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc Picolinate has 220 and 555.
Based on 1,594 reports about Zinc and 95 about Zinc Picolinate. Not medical advice.
| Zinc Supplement | Zinc Picolinate Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 59%helped510 reports · high confidence | 69%helped34 reports · medium confidence |
| 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% (7) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (94) | — |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 84% (76) | 75% (4) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 81% (68) | 100% (5) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 74% (57) | 60% (5) |
| Common side effects | nausea, stomach issues, vomiting, copper deficiency | stomach issues, nausea, brain fog, insomnia |
| Typical dose reported | 75 mg | 30 mg / before bed |
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 ↗“After 15 mins or so, I experienced these effects: Warm body temperature, Heightened self-esteem, Dulling of emotions... Only bad thing is I feel slightly dumber.”
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