{"schema_version":"2026-06-12","source":"https://hervitals.co.uk/api/","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","disclaimer":"Information only, not medical advice, and not a substitute for a registered clinician. Supplements are regulated as food, not medicines, and cannot legally claim to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Only EFSA-authorised wording such as \"contributes to normal ...\" is permitted. Always read product labels and speak to your GP or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medication. Her Vitals sells a small range of its own-brand supplements and may earn a commission on some links to other sellers.","supplement":{"slug":"zinc","name":"Zinc","efsa_roles":["contributes to the normal function of the immune system","contributes to normal cognitive function","contributes to normal fertility and reproduction","contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails"],"buying_points":["The adult RNI is 7 mg/day for women (see our life-stage nutrient table); most multivitamins already include some zinc, so check for overlap before adding a standalone product.","Keep supplemental zinc within the NHS ceiling of 25 mg/day unless a doctor advises more.","Zinc from plant sources (pulses, wholegrains) is less readily absorbed than from meat and shellfish, which is a real consideration for a vegan or vegetarian diet, not just for iron.","Zinc lozenges are commonly marketed for immune support during a cold; the EFSA-authorised claim covers normal immune function generally, not treating or shortening a specific illness."],"brands":[{"brand":"BetterYou","product":"Zinc Oral Spray","retailer":"BetterYou","form":"Oral spray","suits":"Preferring a spray to a tablet","note":"UK oral-spray format; check the milligram amount per spray."},{"brand":"Wild Nutrition","product":"Food-Grown Zinc","retailer":"Wild Nutrition","form":"Capsule (food-grown)","suits":"Preferring a food-grown format","note":"Food-grown delivery; women-focused UK brand."},{"brand":"Bulk","product":"Zinc Citrate","retailer":"Bulk","form":"Tablet (citrate)","suits":"Wanting a low-cost everyday option","note":"Budget zinc citrate from a UK supplier; check the milligram amount against the 7 mg adult RNI."},{"brand":"Solgar","product":"Zinc Picolinate","retailer":"Solgar","form":"Tablet (picolinate)","suits":"Wanting a well-established specialist brand","note":"Long-established UK-stocked brand; picolinate is a commonly used absorbable form."}],"url":"https://hervitals.co.uk/zinc/"}}