Zinc Gluconate 50 mg | 250 Tablets | NOW Foods

Zinc Gluconate 50 mg by NOW Foods

Do you want to supplement with zinc specifically? Zinc gluconate by NOW Foods provides 50 mg of zinc per tablet, bound to gluconic acid. It is a simple formula that focuses entirely on one mineral, with a fixed amount per tablet. One bottle contains 250 tablets.

What zinc is

Zinc is a trace element: a mineral that your body needs in small amounts and cannot produce itself. It is found in food, including meat, shellfish, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal skin. Because the body does not store large amounts of zinc, regular intake through food is important, and some people choose a supplement to supplement specifically. In this product, the zinc is bound to gluconic acid, one of the most commonly used forms in zinc supplements; this binding is called zinc gluconate. The form in which a mineral is bound partly determines how the product tastes and dissolves, but ultimately what matters is the amount of elemental zinc, which is clearly stated on the label.

What zinc contributes to

Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal skin, hair, and nails. In addition, zinc contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress, to normal acid-base metabolism, and to the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids. Zinc also contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, to the maintenance of normal bones, and to normal vision. Zinc is therefore involved in a wide range of bodily processes. You can find the full list of permitted health claims for zinc further down on this page. These zinc gluconate tablets are therefore a targeted choice for those who are not looking for a broad multivitamin.

A single-ingredient formula with 50 mg of zinc

With 50 mg of zinc per tablet, this product is well above the reference intake, which is also shown in the table on the label. It is deliberately a bare formula: zinc gluconate with only some functional excipients such as microcrystalline cellulose and a vegetarian coating. There is no broad mineral blend around it. Because 50 mg of zinc is well above the reference intake, this product includes a clear safety statement, which you can find further down on this page and on the label. This includes information about the long-term use of high doses of zinc in relation to copper.

250 tablets per bottle

One bottle of zinc gluconate contains 250 tablets, a generous supply that lasts a long time with daily use and keeps the price per dose low. It is a single-ingredient product, completely focused on zinc, without any other vitamins or minerals. Zinc gluconate is one of the classic, most commonly used zinc forms in supplements and is valued for its simplicity and familiarity. In short: a clear zinc formula from a brand known for clear labels and controlled production.