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Zinc Bisglycinate

Low concern

Zinc bisglycinate is permitted as a source of zinc in food supplements (EU Regulation 1170/2009). NIH ODS notes adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc is 40 mg/day; chronic excess intake can cause copper deficiency.

Found in

87 products

What it is

Chelated form of zinc bound to two glycine molecules; mineral supplement.

Mineral fortification/supplement.

Why it's flagged

excessive zinc intake can cause copper deficiency

What regulators actually say

"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc for adults is 40 mg/day."

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Zinc — ods.od.nih.gov

"Regulation (EC) No 1170/2009 amending the list of vitamins and minerals which may be added to foods and food supplements, including zinc bisglycinate."

EUR-Lex Regulation 1170/2009 — eur-lex.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as dietary ingredient

European Union — EFSA

Authorized in food supplements (Reg 1170/2009)

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