Zinc oxide: what the studies show, and the products
5 of the human studies we graded used zinc oxide. 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 2 of 2 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too few studies 2 studies, no clear result yet | 2 | – | |
| No effect in studies 3 studies, 3 found none | 3 | – |
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Products – highest ranked firstMembersThe top 3 of 5
Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
No study we graded gave a dose that worked yet.
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 oxide
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is zinc oxide good for?
Answer for members.
Can I take zinc oxide 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 →