← Back to Ingredients

Zinc

Ingredient

Zinc Picolinate

Amount per serving

10mg

% against RDA

100%

Absorbability comments

Highly absorbable form

Ingredient:

Amount per serving:

% against RDA:

Absorbability comments:

Zinc Picolinate

10mg

100%

Highly absorbable form

Benefits

Zinc is an essential trace mineral vital for various bodily functions, including immune system support, cell growth, division, and healing. It holds particular importance for women's health, offering a wide range of benefits. Zinc has been shown to effectively treat acne by reducing androgen levels and exhibiting antimicrobial properties, with studies reporting up to a 50% improvement in acne severity with consistent zinc supplementation. For menstrual health, zinc can alleviate period pain by reducing prostaglandin production and inflammation, key drivers of menstrual cramps. Zinc also plays a pivotal role in supporting ovulation and ovarian health, helping to regulate menstrual cycles. For women with PCOS, zinc is especially beneficial, as it helps to lower testosterone levels, alleviating symptoms such as hair loss, hirsutism, and irregular cycles. Research has also linked zinc supplementation to improved mood and a significant reduction in PMS symptoms, including anxiety and irritability.

Evidence

  • Zinc works by suppressing prostaglandin synthesis and upregulating superoxide dismutase-1, zinc exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions that reduce uterine hypercontractility and enhance endometrial microcirculation
  • A meta‐analysis of six clinical trials showed that women
    who took zinc supplements had far less period pain than those on a placebo—with no extra side effects. Even just 7 mg a day helped, and taking zinc for at least eight weeks made the pain relief even greater
  • After 24 weeks of intervention, PMS physical and psychological symptoms such as anger, anxiety, depressed mood, overeating, breast tenderness, headaches, muscle pain, bloating, and weight gain significantly decreased in zinc group compared to placebo group.
  • Zinc has been shown to effectively treat acne by reducing androgen level, slowing down sebum, exhibiting antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory  properties.
  • We use zinc picolinate, a form of zinc that has been shown
    to be better absorbed than other forms.

Hsu, T.-J., Hsieh, R.-H., Huang, C.-H., Chen, C.-S., Lin, W.-Y., Huang, Y.-C., Lin, J.-H., Huang, K.-T., Liu, Y.-L., Tsai, H.-M., & Ho, D.-R. (2024). Efficacy of Zinc Supplementation in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 16(23), 4116. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16234116 Ahmadi, M., Khansary, S., Parsapour, H. et al. The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on the Improvement of Premenstrual Symptoms in Female University Students: a Randomized Clinical Trial Study. Biol Trace Elem Res 201, 559–566 (2023). Cervantes J, Eber AE, Perper M, Nascimento VM, Nouri K, Keri JE. The role of zinc in the treatment of acne: A review of the literature. Dermatologic Therapy. 2018; 31:e12576. https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.12576 Shields A, Ly S, Wafae B, Chang YF, Manjaly P, Archila M, Heinrich C, Drake L, Mostaghimi A, Barbieri JS. Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne: A Systematic Review. JAMA Dermatol. 2023 Dec 1;159(12):1373-1382. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.3949. PMID: 37878272; PMCID: PMC11015159. Barrie, S.A., Wright, J.V., Pizzorno, J.E. et al. Comparative absorption of zinc picolinate, zinc citrate and zinc gluconate in humans. Agents and Actions 21, 223–228 (1987).