{"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 earns affiliate commission on some products it links to.","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.","Do not exceed 25 mg/day from supplements without medical advice; the NHS caution on high-dose zinc is that it can reduce the amount of copper the body can absorb over time.","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/"}}