The Immunity & Testosterone Mineral.
Effective Dose
15-30mg daily
Onset
2-4 weeks
Cost
Budget
Cycle
Daily or periodic
7 things you need to know
What it does
The immunity welder.
Worth it?
10/10. Essential trace mineral.
How much to take
15-30mg daily
Price
Cheap (under $15/month)
How fast it works
Takes 2 to 4 weeks to notice
Safety
Check if: taking antibiotics (space 2h), copper deficiency
What people say
Nothing dramatic. But you stop getting sick as often.
Meat, shellfish, seeds
"Nothing dramatic. But you stop getting sick as often."
Research backing for this ingredient
Multiple high-quality studies confirm efficacy
250+
Yes
Strong agreement among researchers
"Essential trace mineral."
Zinc is a trace mineral your immune system needs to fight off invaders. It's also essential for testosterone production, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. Your body can't store zinc, so you need daily intake. Athletes, vegetarians, and elderly are commonly deficient.
Products below minimum dose are likely ineffective
When
With a meal
How
15-30mg with food
Food
With food to prevent nausea
Immune improvements quick if deficient. Skin/T takes 4-8 weeks.
Daily or periodic
Don't exceed 40mg long-term without copper.
Competes with copper. Long-term use needs copper balance. Space from iron.
Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food. ~7mg per oyster.
Ancient Egyptians used zinc ointments for wound healing without knowing why.
Zinc deficiency affects 2 billion people worldwide.
Add Zinc to your stack analyzer or compare it with other ingredients.
Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider.