Zinc Picolinate

Premium-absorbed zinc form. Clinical studies confirm superior absorption over zinc gluconate and zinc citrate.

A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.

A 1987 study showed significantly greater zinc absorption from picolinate versus citrate and gluconate. Widely recommended by integrative practitioners. Shares the same clinical evidence base as zinc supplementation generally.

• Superior bioavailability among zinc forms
• Supports immune function and wound healing
• Well-tolerated chelated form

15–30 mg elemental zinc daily. Often available in 15 mg, 22 mg, and 30 mg elemental zinc capsules.

• Nausea if taken on empty stomach
• Copper depletion at high chronic doses
• Metallic taste (less common than with other forms)

Same as general zinc supplementation. Monitor copper levels at chronic doses above 30 mg. Upper limit is 40 mg/day.

Higher absorption means lower doses may suffice. More expensive than zinc gluconate or zinc oxide.

• Immunity75
• Recovery50
• Libido35