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Zinc Picolinate
Zinc Picolinate
Low concern
Zinc is an essential mineral. NIH ODS sets the Tolerable Upper Intake Level at 40 mg/day for adults from all sources.
Found in
18 products
What it is
Zinc picolinate is the zinc salt of picolinic acid — a chelated form of zinc used in supplements.
Mineral supplement / fortificant.
Why it's flagged
- upper limit 40 mg/day adults
- copper deficiency at chronic high doses
- GI upset at high acute doses
What regulators actually say
"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc is 40 mg for adults. Daily upper limits include intakes from all sources—foods, beverages, supplements, and medications."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as dietary supplement ingredient; not affirmed GRAS for general food fortification
European Union — EFSA
Authorised zinc source for food supplements per Reg (EC) 1170/2009
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