Zinc Lactate
Zinc lactate is an authorized source of zinc for food fortification and supplements in the EU. Zinc is an essential mineral; the NIH ODS sets a tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 40 mg/day for adults.
What it is
Zinc lactate, a zinc salt of lactic acid used as a source of zinc in food fortification and supplements.
Mineral fortificant (zinc source).
Why it's flagged
- copper deficiency at chronic high intake
- GI upset at high doses
What regulators actually say
"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for zinc is 40 mg/day for adults; intakes above this can cause adverse effects."
"Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 establishes the list of vitamins and minerals (including zinc) and their forms which may be added to foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Zinc salts permitted as nutrient (21 CFR 182.5xxxx and 184).
European Union — EFSA
Zinc lactate is an authorized source of zinc in EU supplements (Reg 1925/2006 / 1170/2009).
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