I Just Bought Some Zinc, Need Answers.

[JUICESEEKER]

I just got some zinc from gnc. I know gnc is not the best choice, but they had it cheap. I bought the chelated at 50mgs and 100 caps for $3.50. I know zinc can be toxic at high doses. I want to know what's the most i can safely take a day? Is it ok to take 150mgs a day?

 

[Silent Method]

I know zinc can be toxic at high doses. I want to know what's the most i can safely take a day? Is it ok to take 150mgs a day?

NO, way too much.

Assuming your diet is average, no need to go over 30mg supplemental zinc/day. 15mg, probably what the package recomends, is fine.

 

[Scottyo]

As long as you take it without calcium (or even better on empty stomache) 50mg should be plenty. I have been taking it for about a month at that dose and it seems to help.

 

[JUICESEEKER]

THANKS!

 

[Enigmaxxx7]

I take it at 50mg a day. Love it. At $3.50 for a 100 tablet bottle, it's the supplement that gives me the most "BANG" for a buck by far. I get great wood on it. YEEEHAAA.

 

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

Zinc is used for ? Benifits and Side Effects. Optimal Dosage?

 

[liftsiron]

SeekerOfKnowledge Zinc is used for ? Benifits and Side Effects. Optimal Dosage?

Helps to reduce acne associated with steroid use, as well as acne in general. Essential for optimum protien syn. Helps reduce prostrate imflamation, boosts the immune system, some anti viral action among other benefits. I'm a 50mg a day guy myself. Be careful of taking zinc on and empty stomach, you my puke or at least feel like it.

 

[undergrad]

I believe ( correct me if i'm wrong ) taking too much Zinc can deplete the bodies stores of copper.

 

[TheStromba]

I believe ( correct me if i'm wrong ) taking too much Zinc can deplete the bodies stores of copper.

You are correct sir. You may want to consider some copper as well.

 

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

If you take the 2 mega men multi vitamin in the morning how much zinc should you take through the day