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Zinc Ascorbate
Zinc Ascorbate
Low concern
Source of zinc and vitamin C; safe within recommended intakes.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Zinc salt of ascorbic acid, used as a source of zinc and vitamin C.
Nutrient supplement; antioxidant.
Why it's flagged
- Excess zinc can cause copper deficiency at chronic high intake
What regulators actually say
"The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for adults is 40 mg/day of zinc; chronic intakes above the UL can cause copper deficiency."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS-equivalent zinc/ascorbate sources; supplements regulated under DSHEA
European Union — EFSA
Zinc and ascorbic acid permitted as nutrient sources
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