Zinc gluconate: what the studies show, and the products
20 of the human studies we graded used zinc gluconate, and 7 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of zinc. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 5 of 9 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 4 studies, 3 showed an improvement | 4 | 30 mg | |
| Improved in studies 3 studies, 1 showed an improvement | 3 | – | |
| Improved in studies 1 study, it showed an improvement | 1 | 30 mg | |
| Too few studies 4 studies, 1 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 4 | 30 mg | |
| Too few studies 3 studies, 1 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 3 | 100 mg | |
| Too few studies 3 studies, 1 found none | 3 | – | |
| Too few studies 2 studies, 1 found none | 2 | – | |
| No effect in studies 5 studies, 1 showed an improvement, 2 found none | 5 | 50 mg | |
| No effect in studies 4 studies, 4 found none | 4 | – |
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Products – highest ranked firstMembersThe top 3 of 3
Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of zinc gluconate taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 30 to 100 mg a day.
The upper limit for adults is 40 mg of zinc a day, counted as the zinc itself, not the weight of the compound; above it, members see a note and are told they can take less.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about zinc gluconate
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is zinc gluconate good for?
Answer for members.
How much zinc gluconate a day?
Answer for members.
Can I take zinc gluconate with my meds?
Answer for members.
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →