The Solgar Zinc Picolinate 22mg is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 22mg of elemental zinc per tablet in the form of picolinic salt, a quantity corresponding to 220% of the reference daily intake. The package contains 100 tablets and the dosage is one tablet per day, which means over three months of use.
It is aimed at adults who want targeted zinc intake and not a general multivitamin, for example those who follow a plant-based diet or take care of their skin, hair and nails. The composition is suitable for vegans.
Zinc is a trace element, that is, a metal that the body needs in small amounts but daily, as it does not have a significant storage. It participates as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymes and in proteins that regulate gene expression, hence the range of authorized claims for it is one of the widest in the entire list of nutrients. In the diet it is mainly found in oysters, red meat, shellfish, nuts and legumes.
The form in which a metal is given affects its absorption. In plant foods, zinc is accompanied by plant acids, which bind it and limit its absorption by the intestine. In picolinic salt, the metal ion is linked to picolinic acid, an organic compound that carries it as a chelate complex. Solgar chooses this form for this very reason and describes it as particularly absorbable.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, zinc is associated with the following points:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. In this case, almost all correspond to authorized claims of zinc, with the exception of the general reference to beauty, which is not a health claim and is not carried here.
The formula is mono-ingredient and the 22mg dose covers 220% of the reference daily intake, which is well above the 15% limit required for a nutrient to be entitled to its claims. Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the normal synthesis of DNA and proteins, to the normal metabolism of macronutrients, fatty acids, carbohydrates and vitamin A, to the normal acid-base balance, to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails, skin and vision, to normal fertility and reproduction, to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, to normal cognitive function, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and to the process of cell division.*
The formulations are few: dibasic phosphate and microcrystalline cellulose as fillers, magnesium stearate, magnesium silicate and vegetable stearic acid as anti-caking agents. The producer declares the product free of sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
It suits adults with a plant-based or vegetarian diet, as the main dietary sources of zinc are animal and the absorption from plant foods is lower. It suits people who pay attention to the condition of their skin, hair and nails. It suits men who are interested in normal fertility and testosterone levels. Finally, it suits those who want a clear, mono-ingredient option without overlaps with other formulations.
Solgar Zinc Picolinate is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment, and it is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease, including dermatological or arthritic conditions.
Main ingredients per tablet: Zinc (as picolinic) 22mg (220% RDI).
Other ingredients: Fillers (dibasic phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, vegetable stearic acid).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, one tablet per day, preferably with a meal.
With 100 tablets per package and one tablet per day, the package covers 100 days, i.e. more than three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Keep a distance of two hours from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, as zinc can affect their absorption. Long-term intake of high doses of zinc may affect copper absorption, so discuss the duration of use with your pharmacist for long-term use. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or if you have a health problem, seek medical or pharmacist advice before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It means that the metal ion is linked to picolinic acid in a chelate form, which the producer describes as particularly absorbable.
100 days with one tablet per day, i.e. a little over three months.
Zinc in higher doses can cause nausea when taken on an empty stomach. With a meal, tolerance is better.
Long-term intake of high doses of zinc may reduce copper absorption. Discuss the duration of use with your pharmacist.
Keep a distance of two hours from tetracyclines and quinolones.
Yes. The composition is declared suitable for vegans, without dairy or other animal ingredients.
If your multivitamin already contains zinc, calculate the total intake so as not to exceed the upper limits.
People on a plant-based diet, as well as in periods of pregnancy or breastfeeding, when medical guidance is recommended.
* Health claims authorized under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Nestlé Hellas SA
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per tablet: Zinc (as picolinic) 22mg (220% RDI).
Other ingredients: Fillers (dibasic phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, vegetable stearic acid).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, one tablet per day, preferably with a meal.
With 100 tablets per package and one tablet per day, the package covers 100 days, i.e. more than three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Keep a distance of two hours from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, as zinc can affect their absorption. Long-term intake of high doses of zinc may affect copper absorption, so discuss the duration of use with your pharmacist for long-term use. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or if you have a health problem, seek medical or pharmacist advice before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
