{"title":"Zinc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat does zinc do in the body?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trace element: a mineral needed in very small quantities, just a few milligrams a day, but it is essential. It is involved in the structure or activation of several hundred enzymes and proteins, including \"zinc finger\" transcription factors that play a role in DNA reading. The body does not store mobilizable reserves: intake must be regular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the micronutrients with the most \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized health claims at the European level\u003c\/strong\u003e, with wording regulated to the letter. The most relevant for this category are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\"Zinc has a role in the process of cell division.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these claims require the same condition: that the product be at least a \"source of zinc,\" which is 15% of the nutrient reference value. With the NRV being 10 mg, this means \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 mg per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pay close attention to what these phrases say: \u003cem\u003emaintenance\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003enormal function\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003econtribution\u003c\/em\u003e. Zinc does not enhance anything beyond normal, and \"maintenance of normal testosterone levels\" does not mean it increases it in someone whose levels are already normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBisglycinate, picolinate, citrate, gluconate or oxide: what difference does the form make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is never sold pure: it is bound to another molecule, and this partner determines the amount actually absorbed and digestive tolerance. A third point, often overlooked: \u003cstrong\u003ethe elemental zinc content\u003c\/strong\u003e of the salt, which must appear on the label instead of the salt's weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBisglycinate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a chelate: zinc is bound to two glycine molecules. It partly uses peptide absorption pathways, which makes it less sensitive to phytates in whole grains and legumes, and it is among the best tolerated on an empty stomach, with an elemental content of around 20%. This is the form we highlight. \u003cstrong\u003ePicolinate\u003c\/strong\u003e, bound to picolinic acid, is also well absorbed, at about 21% elemental zinc; \u003cstrong\u003ecitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a good compromise between content - around 31% - and absorption, with a more neutral taste in powder form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGluconate\u003c\/strong\u003e is very common, correctly absorbed, but not very concentrated: approximately 14% elemental zinc, which requires larger capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eOxide\u003c\/strong\u003e, finally, is the exact opposite: about 80% elemental zinc, a very low price, but poor solubility in the digestive tract, and therefore lower absorption. It is mainly found in entry-level \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e, where it inflates the displayed NRV percentage at little cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich foods provide the most zinc?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ANSES Ciqual table clearly places \u003cstrong\u003eoysters\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top, providing around 20 mg per 100 g, which is several times the daily reference intake. This is followed by wheat germ at around 12 mg, liver at around 8 mg, pumpkin seeds at around 7 mg, cooked beef between 5 and 6 mg, and Emmental cheese at around 4 mg. Cooked lentils reach about 1.3 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw classification hides the essential: \u003cstrong\u003ebioavailability is as important as content\u003c\/strong\u003e. Zinc in plants is trapped by phytates, present in whole grains, legumes, and oilseeds, which make it partially unabsorbable. This is why ANSES raises its recommended intake when the diet is rich in phytates. Soaking, germination, and fermentation degrade some of these phytates and improve absorption. A vegan diet therefore combines lower content and reduced absorption: a point to be aware of if you rely on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant proteins\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/spiruline\"\u003espirulina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should copper be monitored with prolonged supplementation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most important point on this page, and one of the least written about. \u003cstrong\u003eZinc and copper share the same intestinal absorption pathways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A high intake of zinc induces the synthesis of a protein, metallothionein, in intestinal cells, which binds very strongly to copper and retains it; the cell is then eliminated with the renewal of the epithelium. The higher and more prolonged the zinc intake, the less dietary copper is absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is so well established that it is used in medicine for copper overload disease. It also explains why high-dose zinc supplementation continued for months can deplete copper status - a mineral that has its own claims, including \"Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body,\" from 0.15 mg per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice: a few weeks of treatment at usual doses does not pose this problem, but prolonged daily intake at high doses does. Some formulas already combine a little copper for this reason. Long-term use should be discussed with your doctor - the NRV for copper is 1 mg, its European safety limit is 5 mg per day: it does not accumulate either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs zinc of interest to athletes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo arguments are circulated, one solid, the other overinterpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid one: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc is lost through sweat\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a high volume of training in a hot climate increases these losses. In addition, diets often focus on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powders and carbohydrates, which are less rich in zinc than a varied plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overinterpreted one: the testosterone claim, which refers to the \u003cem\u003emaintenance of normal levels\u003c\/em\u003e. There is no evidence to suggest that additional intake increases testosterone in men whose zinc status is already adequate—yet this is the central argument of most \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, which combine zinc, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, and vitamin B6. These formulas are consistent, but their benefit lies in covering intake, not in a hormonal action. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/guide-complet-nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains each category, and mineral losses during exercise primarily involve \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the dose, and when does it become excessive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANSES sets a nutritional reference intake of around \u003cstrong\u003e11 mg per day for men and 7.5 mg for women\u003c\/strong\u003e, with higher values when the diet is rich in phytates. The European labeling NRV, on the other hand, is set at 10 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceiling is clear: the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean upper safety limit is 25 mg per day for adults, from all sources combined\u003c\/strong\u003e — food, supplement, multivitamin, ZMA. This is a limit, not a goal. Many supplements contain between 10 and 15 mg per dose, which is sufficient; products with 50 mg have no justification for over-the-counter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcute excess causes nausea and digestive problems; chronic excess mainly acts through the copper mechanism described above. \u003cstrong\u003eMedical advice is essential before any supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in children and adolescents, in cases of kidney failure, when undergoing long-term treatment — zinc reduces the absorption of certain antibiotics, so they should be taken several hours apart — and in cases of chronic pathology. A deficiency is diagnosed by consultation, not on a web page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trace element: a mineral that the body needs in very small quantities, around 10 mg per day, but which it cannot produce or store in a readily mobilizable form. It participates in the activity of several hundred enzymes, DNA reading, cell division, and the functioning of the immune system. In a supplement, it is always bound to another molecule — bisglycinate, picolinate, citrate, gluconate, or oxide — and this partner determines the amount actually absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only effects a seller is allowed to claim are the European-approved claims listed above: contribution to the normal function of the immune system, normal protein synthesis, maintenance of normal skin, hair, and nails, maintenance of normal testosterone levels, protection of cells from oxidative stress, and a role in cell division. All of these refer to \u003cem\u003emaintenance\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003enormal function\u003c\/em\u003e: zinc meets a need, it does not push any function beyond normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much zinc per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANSES recommends about 11 mg per day for men and 7.5 mg for women, more when the diet is rich in phytates; the European labeling NRV is 10 mg. The upper safety limit is 25 mg per day for adults, from all sources combined. Most supplements contain between 10 and 15 mg per dose, which is more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take zinc, morning or evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time of day matters little; the distance from certain foods does. Zinc is better absorbed away from a meal rich in whole grains or legumes, and should not be taken at the same time as a significant source of calcium or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fer\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e, which compete with it. On an empty stomach, it causes nausea in some people: bisglycinate is the best-tolerated form. In the evening, away from dinner, works well — which explains the format of ZMA formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure adequate intake when the diet provides little: little meat, little seafood, a vegan diet, or a diet very rich in whole grains. Outside of these situations, a varied diet covers the need, and a supplement will not provide anything measurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should a zinc course last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to three months is the usual duration, precisely to avoid the problem of interaction with copper. Beyond that, and especially at high doses, continuous intake should be discussed with a doctor rather than self-renewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the symptoms of zinc deficiency?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established deficiency can manifest as more frequent infections, slow wound healing, weakened skin and nails, loss of appetite, or altered taste. These signs are non-specific and found in many other situations: they are not sufficient to draw conclusions. The most exposed profiles are vegan diets, diets very rich in whole grains, and digestive disorders that reduce absorption. A deficiency is confirmed by a medical examination, not by a list of symptoms read online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it dangerous to take zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt usual doses, no. The risk comes from exceeding the 25 mg per day limit from all sources combined. A one-time excess causes nausea, a metallic taste, and digestive problems; prolonged excess depletes copper status, as the two minerals use the same absorption pathways. This is why 50 mg dosages are not justified for over-the-counter use, and daily long-term intake should be discussed with a doctor. Zinc also reduces the absorption of certain antibiotics: space out doses by several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes zinc affect skin, hair, and nails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three claims—\"maintenance of normal skin,\" \"maintenance of normal hair,\" \"maintenance of normal nails\"—and they mean exactly what they say: zinc contributes to normal functions. They do not allow for claims of timeliness, improvement, or effect on a skin condition. Skin or hair loss that concerns you should be addressed by a doctor or dermatologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat foods contain zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the ANSES Ciqual table, oysters are far ahead, at around 20 mg per 100 g, followed by wheat germ at around 12 mg, liver at around 8 mg, pumpkin seeds at around 7 mg, cooked beef between 5 and 6 mg, and Emmental cheese at around 4 mg. Green vegetables provide very little. On the plant side, seeds, oilseeds, legumes, and wheat germ provide most of it – with the caveat of phytates, which retain some of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan zinc and vitamin C be combined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: no problematic interaction is documented, and both carry the claim \"contributes to the normal function of the immune system.\" This is the logic of formulas that combine them. Just check that you are not accumulating two sources of zinc between a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, a ZMA, and a dedicated product; our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e section details the available forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no absolute best zinc, but a simple label guide: the \u003cstrong\u003echemical form\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eelemental zinc dose\u003c\/strong\u003e per serving must be indicated. \"50 mg of zinc gluconate\" without zinc content remains ambiguous. For daily intake, chelated forms—bisglycinate in particular—are the best tolerated and least sensitive to phytates; oxide is the cheapest and least well absorbed. Raw materials identified by a brand name also allow you to know what process was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat brands can be found in this section?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection is deliberately focused on chelated forms. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e offers a bisglycinate whose raw material is identified by its brand name; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO.Genix\u003c\/a\u003e covers bisglycinate alone, with the ingredient's origin specified, and two ZMA formulas, one of which is combined with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e for evening use; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e offers a simple bisglycinate, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNow Foods\u003c\/a\u003e offers a chelated glycinate. The rest of our micronutrition products are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e sections, and the complete catalog is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice in a store near Montpellier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our store in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, zinc can be compared in thirty seconds: chemical form, elemental dose per capsule, presence or absence of copper. It's also an opportunity to check what your other products already contain, as accumulation is the only real mistake here. We ship everywhere in France and Europe. We will explain what a product does and how to take it; we will not tell you if you are deficient, as that question belongs to your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e for nutritional references, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ciqual.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCiqual\u003c\/a\u003e for food content, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e for authorized claims and the upper safety limit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"io-genix-zma-plus-melatonine-tryptophane-sommeil","title":"IO Genix ZMA Plus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is ZMA Plus by IO Genix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix ZMA Plus is an evening capsule that pairs the classic ZMA base with two sleep-related ingredients. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule provides 15 mg of zinc, 200 mg of magnesium, 2 mg of vitamin B6, 500 mg of L-tryptophan and 1.9 mg of melatonin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 60 capsules, which is two months at one a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initials ZMA originally stand for a simple combination: zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6. It has been sold in bodybuilding circles for decades, with standardised doses and clear European claims. The \"Plus\" version adds melatonin and tryptophan, which shifts the product from recovery towards sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe real active ingredient in this formula is melatonin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.9 mg per capsule are not there for show: it is the only ingredient in the bottle whose effect on falling asleep is recognised at European level, and it is also what dictates the precautions set out on this page. The rest of the Spanish brand's range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in one ZMA Plus capsule?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-tryptophan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (oxide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (picolinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 2 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 capsules, i.e. 60 days at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1.9 mg of melatonin are worth pausing on, because that figure is not chosen at random.\u003c\/strong\u003e In France, a melatonin-based food supplement remains within the food category as long as it does not exceed 2 mg per daily intake; beyond that, it becomes a medicine. This dose therefore sits just under the limit, and it comfortably exceeds the 1 mg threshold that unlocks the authorised claim: \u003cstrong\u003emelatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep\u003c\/strong\u003e. A second claim exists and is also met: \u003cstrong\u003emelatonin contributes to the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three minerals and vitamins in the ZMA base each carry authorised claims, and we stick to the official wordings. \u003cstrong\u003eZinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto the normal function of the immune system\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium contributes to normal muscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto the normal functioning of the nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto normal protein metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest reservation about the magnesium, because it is worth knowing before you buy: the form used here is the oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the least well absorbed of the magnesiums on the market, the one that offers the most magnesium per gram but the least magnesium actually taken up. It is also the most likely to have a laxative effect. If magnesium is your main goal, this is not the right product: take a look instead at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e section, where the bisglycinate and citrate forms are better tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-tryptophan, at 500 mg, is an essential amino acid that acts as a precursor to serotonin and then to melatonin. \u003cstrong\u003eNo claim is authorised in Europe for tryptophan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that should be said rather than left to be assumed: its presence in the formula follows a logic of composition, not a demonstrated effect at this dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-tryptophan, magnesium oxide, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), zinc picolinate, anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), melatonin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). Capsule shell: \u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e and colouring. No added sugar, no sweetener, no preservative, no lactose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should ZMA Plus be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, on an empty stomach or at least two hours after the last meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day, in the evening only. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 6 to 8 week course, then one to two weeks off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe instruction to take it away from meals is not a nicety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tryptophan is an amino acid, and it uses the same transporter as several other amino acids to cross the barrier between the blood and the brain. Taken in the middle of a protein-rich meal, it ends up competing with them and no longer gets through. Two hours after dinner, the way is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 to 60 minute window before bed corresponds to the time melatonin needs to be absorbed and take effect. Taking it as you get into bed delays the effect by just as much. Conversely, taking it far too early can send you to sleep in front of the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not drive or operate machinery after taking this capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer says so, and rightly: melatonin causes drowsiness, which is precisely what it is there for. Residual drowsiness on waking is possible in some people; if it happens, bring the time of intake forward rather than reducing the dose, as the capsule cannot be split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one to two week break after six to eight weeks of use is good practice, and above all it has the merit of forcing you to check whether the product is still of any use to you. Avoid caffeine in the six hours beforehand: it is probably the most effective lever on this whole page, and it is free. A dark, cool bedroom does the rest. For a different approach to the same subject, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaba\"\u003eGABA\u003c\/a\u003e section is built on another molecule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is ZMA Plus for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult who takes a long time to fall asleep, who is dealing with jet lag, or whose training schedule disrupts their sleep pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is strictly contraindicated for anyone on antidepressant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the known interaction between L-tryptophan and those medicines. The manufacturer prints this in capitals on the packaging, and it is the most important warning attached to this product. It is also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children and adolescents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe French national agency for food safety also recommends caution with melatonin\u003c\/strong\u003e for people with inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, epilepsy or asthma, as well as for those on any drug treatment. In all these cases, the question should be put to a doctor before buying. Never combine this capsule with another source of melatonin or tryptophan: the doses add up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shell is made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine\u003c\/strong\u003e: the product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Melatonin reduces the time taken to fall asleep — it does not extend the night and it does not prevent waking during it. It does not treat chronic insomnia: if you have not been sleeping for months, it is a doctor you need to see, not a supplement. And ZMA does not build muscle: zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, which means avoiding a drop caused by a deficiency, not raising a level that is already normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZMA Plus or melatonin on its own?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common question in the shop, and the answer depends on exactly what you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin on its own does one thing and does it well: it reduces the time taken to fall asleep, from 1 mg upwards. It comes in various doses, as sublingual tablets or as drops, often for a modest budget, and it brings nothing else. If your only problem is taking too long to drop off, that is the most direct choice and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e section answers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZMA Plus makes sense when you wanted a ZMA anyway.\u003c\/strong\u003e An athlete already taking zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in the evening gains by bringing it all together in one capsule rather than swallowing three. In that case the melatonin comes on top of a routine that is already in place, and the product is fully justified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is neither the answer? If magnesium is your priority. The oxide used here is poorly absorbed, and 200 mg cover only 53 % of the reference value. A dedicated magnesium, in a better form, will give you more. Likewise, if it is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e alone that interests you, a dedicated product costs less and can be taken at any hour, without causing drowsiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much melatonin per capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.9 mg, just under the 2 mg threshold above which melatonin is no longer classed as a food supplement in France. That is almost double the 1 mg threshold that gives entitlement to the claim about reducing the time taken to fall asleep, and it is a straightforward dose for this type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take it away from meals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the tryptophan. This amino acid uses the same transporter as other amino acids to reach the brain; taken during a protein meal, it ends up competing with them. The manufacturer therefore asks for it to be taken on an empty stomach or at least two hours after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with an antidepressant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a strict contraindication printed on the packaging, linked to the interaction between L-tryptophan and those treatments. If you are on antidepressant treatment, do not take this product and talk to your doctor about your sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cause drowsiness the next morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible in some people, and the manufacturer flags it. If it happens to you, bring the time of intake forward rather than trying to cut the capsule, which cannot be split. Do not drive or operate machinery after the evening dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs magnesium in oxide form a good choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the least well absorbed form on the market and the most likely to have a laxative effect. It is acceptable here because magnesium is not the formula's main active. If your goal is a magnesium intake, choose a dedicated product in bisglycinate or citrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product increase testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The authorised claim for zinc is that it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Maintaining is not increasing: zinc prevents a drop caused by an insufficient intake, it does not raise a level that is already normal in someone who is not short of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken every night without a break?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer provides for 6 to 8 week courses followed by one to two weeks off. Beyond that, and especially if the difficulty falling asleep persists after several courses, the right move is not to carry on indefinitely but to speak to a doctor about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy ZMA Plus by IO Genix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the first question we ask about this product concerns current medication: the contraindication with antidepressants is real and many customers are unaware of it. The second concerns the afternoon coffee, which accounts for a good deal of insomnia. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection, and B vitamin intakes in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160618860871,"sku":"8435483523883","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/zma-plus-triptophane-melatonine_dad3fc48-af41-47d9-9871-044161149b6c.jpg?v=1792648277"},{"product_id":"io-genix-zma-b6","title":"IO Genix ZMA B6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZMA is the generic name of a combination that has become a standard in sports nutrition: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc, magnesium and vitamin B6\u003c\/strong\u003e, taken once in the evening. This version from IO Genix fits into one capsule a day, in a bottle of 60, i.e. two months' worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forms chosen are \u003cstrong\u003ezinc picolinate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium citrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, two common and well-tolerated salts, completed by vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine hydrochloride. The ingredients list is short: those three actives, magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent, and a gelatine capsule coloured with titanium dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last point is worth reading before you buy: \u003cstrong\u003eas the shell is gelatine, the product is not suitable for vegetarians.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is information few product pages give, and it is decisive for some buyers. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm provided\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc picolinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxine hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther components: anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), capsule (gelatine, colour: titanium dioxide). Negligible energy value, less than 1 kcal per capsule. NRV within the meaning of Regulation 1169\/2011: 375 mg for magnesium, 10 mg for zinc, 1.4 mg for vitamin B6. Pack size: 60 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us start with what sets this formula apart from conventional ZMAs, because that is the point that counts at the moment of buying. \u003cstrong\u003eMost ZMAs on the market are taken as three capsules and provide roughly 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium and 10 mg of B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Here, everything fits into one capsule, with doses divided by two to three. That is not a flaw: it is a choice, and it has its advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first: \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg of zinc stays below the safety benchmark of 25 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e set by EFSA, which is not the case for a ZMA at 30 mg taken continuously. The second: \u003cstrong\u003e150 mg of magnesium stays well below the 250 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e that EFSA takes as the limit for magnesium provided by supplements. This formula is therefore easier to stack with the rest of what you take, and simpler to keep up over time. One capsule instead of three also means one pill fewer to swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn what these three nutrients do, the authorised wordings are precise. \u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal muscle function, to electrolyte balance and to normal psychological function.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, to normal protein synthesis, to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, and to the regulation of hormonal activity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne nuance to keep in mind: the testosterone wording speaks of \u003cem\u003emaintenance of normal levels\u003c\/em\u003e. That concerns someone whose zinc intake is insufficient, not someone whose status is already fine. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e sections let you compare the doses product by product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e one hour before bed, on an empty stomach or at least two hours after the last meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 8 to 12 weeks followed by a 2-week break, or continuous use according to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “two hours after the meal” is not an affectation. Dietary calcium — dairy products above all — competes directly with zinc for intestinal absorption. A ZMA swallowed with a bowl of fromage blanc loses part of its point. For the same reason the manufacturer advises avoiding coffee and tea in the two hours before the serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo precautions on combining, and they matter. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave at least two hours\u003c\/strong\u003e between this and any calcium or \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e. And if you are on a course of antibiotics — tetracyclines, quinolones — be aware that these minerals can reduce their absorption: the manufacturer mentions it, and it is a question for your pharmacist rather than for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf taking it on an empty stomach makes you feel sick, which does happen with zinc, take the capsule during a light meal. You will lose a little on absorption, and you will see the course through — which matters more over twelve weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this ZMA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at active adults, and it suits three situations in particular: a prolonged calorie deficit, heavy sweating in training, or simply the wish to cover three micronutrients in one go in the evening. The one-capsule format makes it far easier to keep up than a three-capsule ZMA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for vegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e: the capsule is gelatine. Nor is it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for \u003cstrong\u003echildren and adolescents\u003c\/strong\u003e — those are the statements carried by the manufacturer. In case of \u003cstrong\u003ekidney or liver disease\u003c\/strong\u003e, or any ongoing medical treatment, consult a doctor before use. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is less suitable if you are after the doses of a conventional ZMA. At 15 mg of zinc and 150 mg of magnesium, this formula is deliberately measured: if what you need is a magnesium load, you will have to top up elsewhere, and the manufacturer provides for only one capsule a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a sleeping pill\u003c\/strong\u003e: ZMA's reputation as a sleep aid is a stubborn one, but no claim of that kind is authorised, and “contributing to the normal functioning of the nervous system” does not mean sending you to sleep. If your problem is falling asleep, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e section answers the question better, and a doctor better still if the trouble settles in. Nor is it a hormonal booster: zinc helps maintain a normal level in someone who is short of it, it does not raise it in someone who is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZMA, or magnesium and zinc separately?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off, and it comes down to a problem the ZMA format cannot solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc and magnesium compete for intestinal absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bringing them together in a single capsule is convenient, but it amounts to sending them to the same transporters at the same moment. Taking a magnesium in the morning and a zinc in the evening removes the problem, and lets you choose the form of each into the bargain — a magnesium bisglycinate if your digestion is delicate, for instance, rather than a citrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e wins on everything else, and that is no small matter. One product instead of two, one serving instead of two, one price instead of two. With a supplement taken every evening for three months, simplicity is the first factor in success: the best protocol is the one you actually follow. This one-capsule version takes that logic further than most of its competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advice we give most often: start with the ZMA. If after two months you want to fine-tune — more magnesium, another form, splitting the dose — you will know why, and you can then move to separate products. Just check that your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e does not already contain zinc, otherwise you would be doubling up without knowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a single capsule when most ZMAs call for three?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the doses are more measured: 15 mg of zinc and 150 mg of magnesium, against roughly 30 mg and 450 mg in a conventional three-capsule formula. It is a choice with two concrete advantages: staying below EFSA's safety benchmarks, and having only one capsule to swallow each evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really have to be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer advises it, on an empty stomach or two hours after the last meal, to avoid dietary calcium competing with zinc absorption. In practice, if 15 mg of zinc on an empty stomach makes you feel sick, take the capsule during a light meal: you will lose a little, and you will see the course through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes ZMA help you sleep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sleep claim is authorised for these three nutrients, and we will not make one. Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, which is not the same thing. The evening serving is explained by absorption precautions, not by a demonstrated sedative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin, and contains a colour, titanium dioxide. If you are after a formula in a vegetable capsule, several products in our zinc and magnesium sections offer one, to be taken separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo months, at one capsule a day for 60 capsules. That corresponds almost exactly to the 8 to 12 week course advised by the manufacturer, followed by a two-week break. Allow a bottle and a half to reach the top end of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you space them out. Calcium and iron should be taken at least two hours apart, and the manufacturer notes that these minerals can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics. Above all, check that you are not stacking two sources of zinc: beyond 25 mg a day on a lasting basis, the surplus serves no purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy magnesium citrate rather than a bisglycinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrate is a well-absorbed salt, cheaper than bisglycinate, with a laxative effect on transit that some people want and others put up with. Bisglycinate is the best tolerated on the shelf, but it weighs more for the same amount of elemental magnesium — hard to fit into a single capsule. That is the trade-off this format accepts. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section rounds out this intake if B6 is your main concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. Two months of use in a single bottle is one of the best dose-to-duration ratios on the shelf in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues counter, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product where we take the time to compare labels out loud: between a three-capsule ZMA and this one with a single capsule, the difference in dosage is real, and the right choice depends entirely on what you are already taking. The rest of the minerals can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160620368199,"sku":"8435483523876","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/zma-b6_96777058-08e0-4e6f-b850-fef2cf19798b.jpg?v=1792648276"},{"product_id":"sinob-zinc-bisglycinate-oligo-element-biodisponible","title":"Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob Zinc Bisglycinate is a zinc supplement in chelated form, in a vegetable capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule provides 25 mg of zinc bisglycinate, i.e. 250% of the nutrient reference value.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 60 capsules, which comes to two months at one a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBisglycinate is zinc bound to two molecules of glycine, the smallest of the amino acids. That bond is not cosmetic: it changes the way the mineral crosses the intestinal wall, taking the amino acid transport routes rather than the mineral ones. This is what explains its reputation for being easy on digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practical terms, it is the form that goes down best on an empty stomach.\u003c\/strong\u003e A zinc sulphate or oxide taken on an empty stomach frequently causes nausea; bisglycinate far less so. On a product meant to be taken every morning, that detail often decides whether the bottle is finished or abandoned. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Zinc Bisglycinate capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc bisglycinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eVegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 capsules, i.e. 60 doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250% of the reference value is a high dose, and it deserves to be stated plainly rather than sold as a benefit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper safe limit set at European level for zinc in adults is 25 mg per day, from all sources combined — food included. This capsule sits exactly on it. Two practical consequences: one capsule a day and never two, and above all do not stack this product with a multivitamin, a ZMA or any other supplement containing zinc. Intakes add up, and with this mineral an excess is not harmless. We look at these thresholds in detail in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/zinc-bisglycinate\"\u003eour article on zinc bisglycinate dosage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the caution? Because zinc competes with copper for intestinal absorption. A high, prolonged intake may therefore, over time, affect copper status. That is why the manufacturer provides for courses rather than permanent use, and it is a point few product pages mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc, on the other hand, is one of the minerals best served by authorised claims, and there are a great many of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the most relevant here: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal cognitive function\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto normal macronutrient metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the official wordings of the European framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe careful how you read the line “maintenance of normal testosterone levels”: maintaining is not increasing. Zinc prevents a fall caused by an insufficient intake; it does not raise a level that is already normal in someone who is not short of it. It is a nuance the bodybuilding aisle is happy to erase, and it changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA figure to check on the packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e the label states “25 mg of zinc bisglycinate” with 250% of the reference value, which corresponds to 25 mg of elemental zinc. The wording leaves some ambiguity as to whether the 25 mg refers to the zinc itself or to the whole complex. We report the declared value without interpreting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc bisglycinate (zinc chelated with glycine), vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Zinc Bisglycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dose a day, never more. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 2 to 3 months, followed by a month off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking it on an empty stomach is possible here, and that is the main appeal of this form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc is better absorbed away from meals, but most forms then cause nausea; bisglycinate is far better tolerated. If you still feel some discomfort, take the capsule with a light breakfast: you will lose a little absorption, which is preferable to giving up on the dose altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeave two hours between this and an iron or calcium supplement.\u003c\/strong\u003e These three minerals compete for the same intestinal transporters and get in each other's way. The same goes for a meal very rich in fibre or phytates — wholemeal bread, pulses — which markedly reduces zinc absorption. Taking it in the morning on an empty stomach settles all of this at a stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two- to three-month course followed by a month off is not a commercial constraint: it follows directly from the dose. At 25 mg a day, permanent year-round use is not appropriate. The 60-capsule bottle covers exactly two months, that is, one complete short course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc combines without overlap with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e, two nutrients that do not compete with it. Before buying, on the other hand, check that your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e or your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e does not already provide some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Zinc Bisglycinate for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult whose diet provides little zinc: vegetarian and vegan diets first and foremost, since the best food sources are oysters, red meat and offal. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and pulses also reduce the absorption of plant-derived zinc, which widens the gap further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not for you if you already take zinc elsewhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the main warning on this page: between a multivitamin, a ZMA and an immunity complex, it is easy to stack three sources without noticing and to go well beyond the safe limit. Do the sums before adding this bottle to your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice, nor for children. If you are on medication, ask a healthcare professional for advice: zinc interacts in particular with certain antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not build muscle and it does not raise the testosterone of a man whose level is normal. It does not prevent colds — no claim of that kind exists. You will feel nothing when you take it, and that is normal: a mineral produces no sensation. If you are wondering about a deficiency, a blood test prescribed by a doctor will answer more reliably than a bottle bought at random.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBisglycinate or another form of zinc?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zinc aisle offers at least four different forms, and the gap between them is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cheapest and the most widespread in entry-level formulas. It contains a lot of zinc per gram, but it is poorly absorbed and often poorly tolerated on an empty stomach. \u003cstrong\u003eSulphate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egluconate\u003c\/strong\u003e do better, with digestive tolerance varying from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBisglycinate stands out on two counts: absorption and tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelated with an amino acid, it takes a different route in from the classic mineral salts and is taken on an empty stomach without difficulty by most people. That is what justifies its higher price, and it is a premium worth paying on a product taken every morning for two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is another form the better choice? If zinc is not your main objective but one element among several, a multivitamin or a ZMA will be more than enough and will cost you less, with a distinctly more moderate dose — which, given the safe limit, is no bad thing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e section, as it happens, applies the same chelated-form logic to another mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much zinc per capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 mg, that is, 250% of the nutrient reference value. It is a high dose: the upper safe limit set at European level in adults is 25 mg per day, from all sources combined. One capsule a day, never two, and no stacking with another product containing zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy bisglycinate rather than another zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is chelated with glycine and takes the amino acid transport routes rather than the mineral ones. The result: better absorption and, above all, tolerance on an empty stomach far superior to that of oxide or sulphate, which frequently cause nausea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is what the manufacturer intends, and this form allows it without discomfort for most people. Zinc is better absorbed away from meals, and in particular away from foods rich in fibre and phytates. If it causes any discomfort, taking it with a light breakfast is still preferable to giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with iron or calcium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at the same time. These three minerals compete for the same intestinal transporters: the manufacturer asks for two hours between them. In practice, zinc in the morning on an empty stomach and iron or calcium with the evening meal settles the question without your having to think about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes zinc increase testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The authorised claim says that it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Maintaining means preventing a fall caused by an insufficient intake, not raising a level that is already normal. It is a distinction the bodybuilding aisle often erases, and it is an essential one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can you take it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer provides for courses of two to three months followed by a month off. At this dose, permanent use is not appropriate: a high, prolonged zinc intake can affect copper status, since the two minerals compete for absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The shell is a vegetable capsule made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the anti-caking agent is a magnesium stearate of plant origin. This is in fact the group most concerned by this product, as the best food sources of zinc are of animal origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the first question we ask about this product is always the same: are you already taking a multivitamin or a ZMA? At 25 mg per capsule, the answer completely changes the advice, and many customers leave with a more modest dose. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160688755015,"sku":"4260446289230","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-Zinc-Bisglycinate-Oligo-Element-Biodisponible-carre.png?v=1788604010"},{"product_id":"zinc-bisglycinate-io-genix-paul-lohmann","title":"IO Genix Zinc Bisglycinate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Zinc Bisglycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Zinc Bisglycinate is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e supplement in vegetable capsules, dosed at 15 mg of elemental zinc per capsule, alongside 1.4 mg of vitamin B6. A capsule weighs 0.58 g, which makes it a very compact format to swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form used is \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Lohmann® zinc bisglycinate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Paul Lohmann is a German manufacturer of mineral salts, and its name on the label tells you where the raw material comes from, not that it has some magical property. Bisglycinate is zinc bound to two glycine molecules. That bond changes the way the mineral crosses the intestinal wall: it takes the amino acid routes rather than those used by free minerals. In plain terms, it is gentler on the stomach than oxide or sulphate, and that is the real reason to choose it. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, so it is of plant origin: this product is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, which is not the case for every capsule supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule (0.58 g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,428 kJ \/ 341 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 8 kJ \/ 2 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (Paul Lohmann® bisglycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edeclared per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edeclared per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 85 g of carbohydrate per 100 g come from the maltodextrin that carries the powder. On the scale of a single capsule, that amounts to half a gram and two calories: no impact whatsoever on your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mg of zinc is the ceiling, not an average dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one and a half times the European reference value, and it is also the daily limit that ANSES applies to food supplements in France. In other words, there is nothing to gain by going higher, and there is something to lose: above 25 mg per day from all sources combined, zinc competes with copper and ends up degrading copper status. This product is calibrated to take up all the room available, which has a direct consequence: do not stack it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e that already contains some. We look at these thresholds in detail in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/zinc-bisglycinate\"\u003eour article on zinc bisglycinate dosage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this dose the authorised claims are numerous and deserve to be quoted word for word, because they say exactly what the product can do: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to normal protein synthesis, to the normal function of the immune system, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maintaining is not increasing — that distinction determines what you can expect from this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 at 1.4 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the reference value exactly. It contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the regulation of hormonal activity. Its presence here is not decorative: B6 and zinc are both involved in protein metabolism, and the pairing is a classic in formulas aimed at athletes. If it is vitamin B6 on its own that interests you, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section offers it dosed in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltodextrin, vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), PAUL LOHMANN® zinc bisglycinate, anti-caking agents (magnesium salts of fatty acids and silicon dioxide), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). \u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN (WHEAT and OATS), NUTS, PEANUTS, EGGS, MILK, SULPHITES, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you take IO Genix Zinc Bisglycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water, 200 ml is enough. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, or between two meals, leaving at least an hour before or after a full meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day, never two. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of two to three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “on an empty stomach” instruction is not an affectation. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and pulses, the calcium in dairy products and the tannins in tea and coffee all reduce zinc absorption. A capsule taken with a bowl of porridge oats and a coffee delivers markedly less than a capsule taken with a glass of water. If an empty stomach makes you feel sick — it happens with zinc, even in chelated form — take it just after a light meal rather than giving up on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso space it out from your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e if you take that in the evening: the two minerals do not directly compete at these doses, but two hours apart is enough to put the question to rest. The same goes for an iron supplement, where the competition is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece of information is missing and we would rather say so: \u003cstrong\u003ethe manufacturer does not publish the number of capsules per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e in the information available to us. The format shown on the packaging you receive is what counts when working out exactly how long your course will last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this zinc for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone whose diet is low in animal products, since the best-absorbed dietary zinc comes from meat, eggs and seafood. It also suits athletes in a prolonged calorie deficit, whose micronutrient intake falls automatically along with portion sizes. And it suits vegans, since the capsule is plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not for you if you already take a multivitamin or a ZMA containing zinc: the combined total would quickly exceed 25 mg a day, which achieves nothing and disrupts copper in the long run. It is not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice, and it calls for the opinion of a healthcare professional if you are on any treatment — zinc interferes in particular with the absorption of certain antibiotics, which need to be spaced several hours apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is made in a factory that handles gluten, nuts, peanuts, eggs, milk, sulphites, fish and soya. If you have a severe allergy, that point alone is enough to rule the product out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a hormonal stimulant. Zinc helps maintain normal testosterone levels in someone who is short of it; it does not raise them in someone whose status is already fine. You will probably feel nothing when you take it, and that is normal. For any question relating to a blood test or a suspected deficiency, speak to your doctor rather than doubling the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZinc bisglycinate on its own, or ZMA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the choice most buyers face, and both answers hold up depending on the context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ZMA combines zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in a single evening serving. It is the better choice if you are also short of magnesium, which is common among athletes who sweat a lot, and if you would rather have one bottle than two. Its drawback is well known: zinc doses in ZMA are often above 15 mg, and magnesium at a high dose slightly hinders zinc absorption when the two arrive together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc bisglycinate on its own follows a different logic. You dose exactly the mineral you are targeting, you take it at the most favourable moment of the day, and you remain free to place your magnesium in the evening, separately. It is the better choice if your need is specific, if you already have a magnesium supplement on the go, or if you want to control your daily total to the milligram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth noting in passing: the previous description of this product claimed absorption “43% higher” than conventional forms. That figure rests on no verifiable source and we have removed it. Bisglycinate is better tolerated and well absorbed, and that is all that can honestly be said about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken in the morning or in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning on an empty stomach is the most effective slot, because nothing competes with absorption at that point. The evening works too, provided it is well away from dinner. What matters more than the time of day is consistency: one capsule every day is worth more than two every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a bisglycinate rather than a zinc oxide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor digestive tolerance above all. Zinc oxide is cheap but causes nausea and cramps in some users, especially on an empty stomach. Bisglycinate, bound to two glycines, uses a different absorption route and makes itself far less noticed. At an equal dose of elemental zinc, that is where the difference lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 15 mg of zinc too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is exactly the daily limit applied in France for food supplements. The problem is not this capsule, it is the sum total: if you are also taking a multivitamin with 10 mg and a ZMA with 25 mg, you are well above anything useful. Add it all up before you stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The capsule is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a material of plant origin, and no ingredient in the formula is of animal origin. The point to watch is manufacturing traces, not the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with vitamin C or omega 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any problem. Neither of those two families competes with zinc for absorption. The only combinations to space out are iron, high-dose calcium and magnesium taken at the same moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should a course last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends two to three months. That is consistent with the time needed to rebuild zinc status, which is counted in weeks rather than days. Beyond three continuous months, a break or a blood test is more sensible than simply carrying on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes zinc raise testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and nobody can honestly write that it does. The only wording authorised in Europe is that zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. In a man whose intake is already sufficient, there is nothing to expect on that front; in someone who is deficient, it helps bring things back to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Zinc Bisglycinate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order it from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the question we always ask before selling a zinc is “what else are you taking?” — because half the customers who come in for one are already taking it without realising, in another formula. The full range of minerals and vitamins can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51871988613447,"sku":"8435569325783","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/zinc-bisglycinate.png?v=1792648386"},{"product_id":"now-foods-zinc-glycinate-biodisponible-chelate","title":"Now Foods Zinc Glycinate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Now Foods Zinc Glycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow Foods Zinc Glycinate is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e supplement in softgel form, sold in a bottle of 120 softgels. The mineral is supplied as glycinate — a salt in which zinc is chelated to glycine, an amino acid. It is the best-tolerated form where digestion is concerned, far ahead of the oxide or the sulphate, and it is the whole point of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts second distinguishing feature is the carrier. The zinc is not dry-compressed into a capsule but suspended in \u003cstrong\u003e250 mg of pumpkin seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, inside a softgel. This oil is not an active ingredient in the regulatory sense — we will come back to that — but it explains the product's texture and the way it should be taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula runs to just a few lines: zinc glycinate, pumpkin seed oil, bovine gelatine for the shell, glycerine, water, carob, beeswax and soya lecithin. The American manufacturer states that production is non-GMO. The rest of the range can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNow Foods\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one softgel contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer softgel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (as glycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePumpkin seed oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle holds \u003cstrong\u003e120 softgels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is four months at one softgel a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 mg of zinc is a high dose, and that should be stated plainly rather than sold as a benefit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nutrient reference value is 10 mg: you are at 300%. More to the point, EFSA sets \u003cstrong\u003e25 mg a day as the upper safe limit for adults\u003c\/strong\u003e, from all sources combined. A single softgel of this product therefore exceeds that limit on its own, before you even count the zinc in your diet. This is a formula designed for the American market, where the ceilings are not the same as in Europe. It is not a dangerous product, it is a product that should not be taken blindly or long-term without a reason — and certainly not on top of a multivitamin that already contains some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, zinc is a mineral with numerous and firmly established claims. We can state, using the exact wording of the European regulation, that \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal protein synthesis, to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, to the maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and to normal fertility and reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Few minerals cover as much ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e250 mg of pumpkin seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, carries \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim authorised in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will therefore read no promises about it here. Its documented role is that of a fat-soluble excipient: it acts as the carrier inside the softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Zinc Glycinate be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 softgel a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a meal, preferably dinner. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer advises a course of 2 to 3 months, which may be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever take it on an empty stomach. Zinc is the mineral most likely to cause nausea when the stomach is empty, and 30 mg in one go is a good illustration of this: the sensation comes on within half an hour and it is decidedly unpleasant. A meal, even a light one, solves the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinner is the most practical slot, for a simple reason of organisation rather than physiology: it is the meal at which people take the fewest other supplements. That matters because zinc competes for absorption with several minerals. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave at least two hours between it and any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fer\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e, calcium or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the rule that counts most in this paragraph, and the one most often forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn duration: a two to three month course, then a break. Zinc has no perceptible day-to-day effect, and the idea of taking 30 mg continuously all year round is far from trivial — prolonged high-dose supplementation can interfere with copper absorption. If your situation warrants a permanent intake, that is a question for a doctor, backed up by a blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this zinc for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for adults, and its dosage points it towards specific situations: a documented deficiency, a diet low in animal products, or a period of prolonged calorie deficit in an athlete. Outside those cases, a more modest dose is amply sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe softgel shell is made of bovine gelatine.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is therefore suitable neither for vegetarians nor for vegans — which is a genuine irony, since diets without animal products are precisely the ones most often short of zinc. The beeswax rules it out of a strict vegan diet as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003econtains SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e in the form of lecithin, and traces of \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT, GLUTEN, MILK, EGG, FISH and CRUSTACEANS\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible. The manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommends consulting a healthcare professional if you are on any treatment or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable if you are already taking a multivitamin, a ZMA or any other supplement containing zinc: the combined total would take you well beyond anything useful. Nor is it suitable if you have no particular reason to supplement — 30 mg a day in someone whose diet already meets their needs brings nothing and is not without consequences in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not a testosterone booster.\u003c\/strong\u003e The authorised claim says that zinc “contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood” — maintaining a normal level is not raising it, and the distinction is not merely rhetorical. Nor is it an acne treatment or a performance product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZinc on its own or a multivitamin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is worth asking in that order, because most zinc buyers already have a multivitamin in the cupboard without giving it a thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice if your concern is a general one: an irregular diet, skipped meals, uncertainty about your overall micronutrient coverage. It generally supplies 10 to 15 mg of zinc, a sensible baseline dose, alongside the vitamins and the other minerals. In that case you have no reason to add this product: you would double the zinc without gaining anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc on its own is the better choice in the opposite situation: you know why you are taking it, you want to control that one line precisely, and you do not want to swallow anything else. That covers a vegan diet, a deficiency confirmed by a blood test, or a short period of increased need. The glycinate then has a real argument in its favour: it goes down better than the other forms, and with a mineral known for causing nausea, that is no small detail. One last pointer: if zinc interests you for evening sports use, look instead at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e products, which combine it with magnesium and vitamin B6 at more measured doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 30 mg of zinc a day too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is above the safe limit of 25 mg a day set by EFSA for adults, from all sources combined. One softgel a day taken on an occasional basis, during a two to three month course, remains common practice; a permanent intake at that level, on top of other supplements, does not. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the product suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The softgel shell is made of bovine gelatine, and the formula also contains beeswax. That is all the more unfortunate given that vegetarian and vegan diets are among those most often short of zinc. Check this point before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pumpkin seed oil for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt serves as a fat-soluble carrier inside the softgel: it is the medium in which the zinc glycinate is suspended. As no health claim is authorised in Europe for this oil, we will not attribute any to it, whatever assertions you may read elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should it not be taken with iron or calcium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause those minerals use the same intestinal transporters and get in each other's way. The manufacturer recommends leaving two hours between servings. In practice: iron at breakfast, zinc at dinner. It is the simplest rule, and it is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the bottle of 120 softgels last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour months at one softgel a day, which is longer than the two to three month course advised by the manufacturer. In other words, one bottle covers a full course and you will have some left over. Store it out of the reach of children, in a dry place away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs glycinate better absorbed than zinc oxide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all it is \u003cstrong\u003ebetter tolerated\u003c\/strong\u003e: chelation to glycine limits gastric irritation, and that is a real benefit you can verify day to day. On absorption itself, we will not repeat any numerical multiplier: those comparisons circulate widely and are validated by no health authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken at the same time as a whey protein or a creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there is no known interaction between zinc and a protein powder or creatine. The only thing to watch is other sources of zinc: multivitamins, ZMA, immunity complexes. Add up the milligrams before drawing any conclusion, keeping the limit of 25 mg a day in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Now Foods Zinc Glycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is one of the few supplements for which we sometimes advise against buying over the counter at our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier. Not because the product is poor — it is well formulated — but because at 30 mg the question “are you already taking some elsewhere?” needs to be asked beforehand, not afterwards. The rest of our everyday supplements can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52274959122759,"sku":"PWB-P29290","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Now-Foods-Zinc-Glycinate-Oligo-Element-Biodisponible-carre.png?v=1788602680"},{"product_id":"nutriting-nuzinc-bisglycinate-zinc-traacs-albion","title":"Nutriting nuZinc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nutriting nuZinc?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriting nuZinc is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e supplement in vegetable capsules, providing 15 mg of elemental zinc per capsule, i.e. 150% of the nutrient reference value. The bottle holds 90 capsules, which covers exactly three months at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form used is \u003cstrong\u003ezinc bisglycinate TRAACS®\u003c\/strong\u003e, a raw material from the American manufacturer Albion. The principle is the same as for any bisglycinate: the zinc is bound to two glycine molecules, forming a structure that is electrically neutral and stable in the digestive tract. The practical consequence, the one that genuinely counts: this zinc goes down far better than an oxide or a gluconate in people with a sensitive stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really sets this product apart is how short its ingredients list is: four lines in all, including the capsule shell. No colouring, no titanium dioxide, no pointless bulking agent. The rest of the French range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one nuZinc capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer bottle of 90\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (bisglycinate TRAACS® — Albion®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,350 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eVegetable capsule made from pullulan, obtained by fermentation of tapioca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eMagnesium carbonate as anti-caking agent, organic olive oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e90 capsules, i.e. three months at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer publishes no energy values for this product, and the question makes little sense for a capsule of this size: the calorie contribution is nil over the course of a day. Nor does it disclose the exact quantity of magnesium carbonate or olive oil, which are processing aids rather than actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mg is the French ceiling for a food supplement, not an average dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSES sets that value as the daily intake not to be exceeded in supplements, and EFSA puts the safety limit from all sources combined at 25 mg a day. In other words, this bottle already takes up all the available room. The consequence is direct and worth spelling out in full: \u003cstrong\u003eif you are also taking a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e containing zinc, you are going over the ceiling without realising it.\u003c\/strong\u003e We look at these thresholds in detail in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/zinc-bisglycinate\"\u003eour article on zinc bisglycinate dosage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this dose the authorised claims are numerous, and it is worth quoting them as they stand because they say precisely what the product can do: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal protein synthesis, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, to normal cognitive function, to normal fertility and reproduction, and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.\u003c\/strong\u003e All of these wordings speak of maintenance and normal function: they concern someone whose intake is insufficient, not an improvement beyond normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on a figure that gets passed around. The previous description on this page announced absorption “up to 43% better than zinc gluconate”, based on a comparative study by the producer of the raw material. We have removed that figure: it comes from the supplier itself, it cannot be verified independently, and it turns up word for word on products from different brands. What can honestly be said about bisglycinate is that it is well absorbed and markedly better tolerated. That is already a good reason to choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium carbonate (anti-caking agent), vegetable capsule (shell: pullulan), zinc bisglycinate (Albion®), organic olive oil. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, no declared allergen. No titanium dioxide, no colouring, no animal gelatine, no nanoparticles, no GMOs, not irradiated. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Made in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take nuZinc?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water, 200 ml is enough. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e away from meals, ideally in the morning or mid-afternoon, at least an hour away from a full meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of at least two to three months, repeatable all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “away from meals” instruction has a precise reason. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and pulses, along with the calcium in dairy products, bind zinc in the gut and reduce its absorption. A capsule taken with a bowl of wholegrain oats delivers markedly less than a capsule taken with a glass of water. If an empty stomach does not agree with you, shift it to an hour after a light meal rather than dropping the serving altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo supplements call for genuine spacing: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fer\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e and copper. They use the same intestinal transporters as zinc and get in each other's way. If you are taking iron, put it in the morning and the zinc in the afternoon, or the other way round. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e is less of a problem, but two hours apart saves you having to think about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-month course is not an arbitrary length: rebuilding zinc status takes weeks, and a month is generally not enough to observe anything at all. The 90-capsule bottle is sized for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is nuZinc for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer clearly identifies the profiles concerned, and they match what we see over the counter: vegetarians and vegans, whose diet supplies zinc that is less well absorbed because of phytates; athletes, who lose it through sweat and use more of it; older people; and those with chronic digestive disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule is made from pullulan, a material obtained by fermentation of tapioca: \u003cstrong\u003ethe product is therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is not the case for most conventional capsule supplements. It is also gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free and free of declared allergens, which makes it one of the simplest formulas on the shelf for anyone with allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is for adults only. In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical treatment, the advice of a healthcare professional is needed before starting — zinc interferes in particular with the absorption of certain antibiotics, which need to be spaced several hours apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it is not a hormonal stimulant, and it will not raise the testosterone of someone whose status is normal. Nor is it a product whose effect you feel. You will not feel anything, and that is expected: zinc corrects an intake, it does not produce a sensation. Finally, if you suspect a genuine deficiency, a blood test prescribed by your doctor is worth more than prolonged supplementation in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003enuZinc or a multivitamin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off, and it depends on what you already know about your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multivitamin covers a broad range: B, C, D and E vitamins, plus a series of trace elements including, almost always, zinc. It is the better choice if you have nothing else, if your diet is erratic on several fronts, and if you want a single bottle to open in the morning. Its drawback is that it doses each element modestly in order to fit everything in, and makes any individual adjustment impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enuZinc follows the opposite logic: a single mineral, at the exact amount you want, at the time you choose. It is the better choice if you know why you are taking zinc — a vegan diet, heavy training, the winter season — and if you want to keep control of the daily total. It pairs without difficulty with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e, which does not compete with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic trap is taking both without doing the arithmetic: 15 mg on one side, often 10 mg on the other, and there you are at 25 mg a day, every day. That is not dramatic in the short term, but over several months it degrades copper status. If you do stack them, alternate every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree months exactly, at one capsule a day, the bottle holding 90 capsules. That is also the course length recommended by the manufacturer, which makes the format coherent: one bottle equals one course, with nothing left over and nothing missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably away from meals, yes. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and the calcium in dairy products both reduce zinc absorption. If an empty stomach bothers you, taking it at a distance from a light meal is still far preferable to taking it in the middle of a full meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this zinc suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The shell is made from pullulan, obtained by fermentation of tapioca, and no ingredient in the formula is of animal origin. It is a point that sets this product apart from the many supplements in gelatine capsules, and it is all the more relevant given that vegans are among the profiles most concerned by zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between TRAACS® and an ordinary bisglycinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRAACS® is a raw-material brand, not a different molecule. It denotes a bisglycinate produced to a given specification, with control of the chelation ratio. The chemistry is the same as that of any other properly manufactured bisglycinate; what you are buying is the supplier's traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken all year round?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer says it can. That said, at 15 mg a day without a break, it is reasonable to take stock after six months, and a blood test becomes more useful than an automatic renewal. Zinc is not stored by the body, but a prolonged excess ends up disturbing copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be spaced from iron?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is the only interaction that really matters. Iron, copper and zinc use the same intestinal absorption pathways and compete directly. If you take both, separate them by at least four hours, or put one in the morning and the other in late afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes zinc strengthen immunity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authorised wording is that zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system. The nuance is a real one: it helps a system to function normally when intake is insufficient, it does not make it perform better in someone whose status is already fine. That is the only thing a seller can honestly write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Nutriting nuZinc?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the bottle we bring out when someone is after a short formula, free of additives, and readable in three seconds on the back of the pack. On a mineral, that is often the best criterion there is. 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Une gélule végétale apporte \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg de zinc\u003c\/strong\u003e sous forme de \u003cstrong\u003ecitrate de zinc encapsulé dans des liposomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, la matière première brevetée \u003cstrong\u003eLiposovit®-Zn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa liste est courte : le complexe Liposovit®-Zn, de l'inuline et l'enveloppe de la gélule. Rien d'autre — ni arôme de synthèse, ni colorant, ni charge inutile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc contribue au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, à une fonction cognitive normale, au métabolisme normal des macronutriments, à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif et au maintien d'une ossature, d'une peau, de cheveux et d'ongles normaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQu'apporte la forme liposomale ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUn liposome est une petite vésicule faite des mêmes matériaux que les membranes de nos cellules : des \u003cstrong\u003ephospholipides\u003c\/strong\u003e, ici issus de la \u003cstrong\u003elécithine de tournesol\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Un \u003cstrong\u003ecertificat d'analyse est publié pour chaque produit\u003c\/strong\u003e, et c'est le sens du logo « Lab Tested » sur le flacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes procédés de production sont par ailleurs certifiés \u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001:2015\u003c\/strong\u003e et \u003cstrong\u003eISO 22000:2018\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCombien de zinc par gélule ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 mg de zinc, sous forme de citrate de zinc encapsulé en liposomes (Liposovit®-Zn). Une gélule par jour selon l'indication du fabricant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce que le Liposovit®-Zn ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa matière première liposomale utilisée par Osavi : le citrate de zinc est enfermé dans des liposomes faits de phospholipides de lécithine de tournesol, avec de la maltodextrine et du glycérol comme support. C'est écrit sur l'étiquette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuelle différence avec un zinc bisglycinate ou un picolinate ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe sont trois façons différentes d'apporter du zinc. Le bisglycinate et le picolinate sont des formes chélatées ; ici le citrate de zinc est encapsulé en liposomes. Notre rayon zinc permet de comparer les étiquettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLa gélule est-elle végétale ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOui, l'enveloppe est en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose. Les autres ingrédients sont le complexe Liposovit®-Zn et l'inuline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQue signifie « Lab Tested » sur le flacon ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQue le lot a été analysé par un laboratoire indépendant sur sa composition et sa pureté, et qu'un certificat d'analyse est publié pour le produit. C'est la marque de fabrique d'Osavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOù acheter le Zinc liposomal Osavi ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVous pouvez le commander sur cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. 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Une gélule végétale apporte \u003cstrong\u003e100 % des besoins journaliers en zinc\u003c\/strong\u003e, soit 10 mg — la mention « 50 mg » du nom désigne le poids du picolinate de zinc, le composé, et non celui du zinc élémentaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa liste d'ingrédients tient en trois éléments : inuline, enveloppe de la gélule, picolinate de zinc. Sans gluten, sans lactose, sans soja, sans OGM, et compatible avec une alimentation végétarienne ou végétalienne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc contribue au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, à une fonction cognitive normale, au métabolisme normal des macronutriments, à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif et au maintien d'une ossature, d'une peau, de cheveux et d'ongles normaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePourquoi le picolinate ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe picolinate est un \u003cstrong\u003echélate\u003c\/strong\u003e : le minéral est lié à une molécule organique, l'acide picolinique, plutôt que présenté sous forme de sel minéral comme l'oxyde. C'est l'une des formes de zinc les plus utilisées sur ce segment, aux côtés du bisglycinate et du citrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e regroupe les différentes formes disponibles : l'écart se lit sur l'étiquette, pas sur la promesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLe contrôle, argument central de la marque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC'est ce qui nous a décidés à référencer Osavi. \u003cstrong\u003eChaque lot de production part dans un laboratoire indépendant\u003c\/strong\u003e — J.S. Hamilton ou GBA — qui vérifie trois choses : la teneur réelle en substances déclarées à l'étiquette, l'absence de métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique. 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C'est une forme chélatée, très répandue en complément.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe piège classique de ce rayon : un flacon qui annonce « 50 mg » peut parler du \u003cstrong\u003epicolinate entier\u003c\/strong\u003e et non du zinc. Ici, pas d'ambiguïté — les \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg sont du zinc élément\u003c\/strong\u003e, et c'est le tableau nutritionnel qui le dit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeuxième point, moins souvent regardé : \u003cstrong\u003ele nombre de comprimés\u003c\/strong\u003e. 150, c'est un format généreux ; ramené à la journée de prise, c'est là que se fait la vraie comparaison entre deux flacons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que le zinc fait reconnu en Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc contribue notamment au \u003cstrong\u003efonctionnement normal du système immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e, au \u003cstrong\u003emaintien d'une peau, d'ongles et de cheveux normaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, au \u003cstrong\u003emaintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang\u003c\/strong\u003e, à la \u003cstrong\u003efertilité et à la reproduction normales\u003c\/strong\u003e, au \u003cstrong\u003emétabolisme normal des macronutriments\u003c\/strong\u003e, au \u003cstrong\u003emaintien d'une vision normale\u003c\/strong\u003e et à la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSi vous préférez répartir l'apport sur plusieurs formes, notre \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ostrovit-triple-zinc\"\u003eTriple Zinc\u003c\/a\u003e de la même marque associe gluconate, picolinate et citrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePourquoi cette marque sur ce rayon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe qu'OstroVit fait de mieux, ce sont les \u003cstrong\u003eformules courtes\u003c\/strong\u003e : un actif, un dosage, une liste d'ingrédients qui tient en une ligne. Sur un produit unitaire, c'est exactement ce qu'on cherche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa marque produit dans ses propres usines sous \u003cstrong\u003eHACCP, ISO 22000 et GMP\u003c\/strong\u003e, avec plus de \u003cstrong\u003e7 500 analyses en laboratoire par an\u003c\/strong\u003e — c'est la contrepartie de la production intégrée, et c'est ce qui permet ce niveau de prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLes 15 mg sont-ils du zinc ou du picolinate ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDu zinc élément. C'est la lecture correcte, et c'est ce que donne le tableau nutritionnel — un flacon qui annonce un gros chiffre parle souvent du sel entier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce que le picolinate ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc lié à l'acide picolinique, un dérivé du tryptophane. C'est une forme chélatée très répandue en complément alimentaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuelle différence avec le Triple Zinc ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Triple Zinc répartit les 15 mg entre trois formes — gluconate, picolinate et citrate. Celui-ci n'utilise que le picolinate, en 150 comprimés au lieu de 90 gélules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOù acheter le Zinc picolinate OstroVit ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVous pouvez le commander sur cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Toute la gamme est réunie sur notre page \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ostrovit\"\u003eOstroVit\u003c\/a\u003e, et notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e permet de comparer les étiquettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCes références sont également présentées en rayon dans notre boutique de \u003cstrong\u003eVendargues\u003c\/strong\u003e, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes compléments alimentaires s'intègrent dans une alimentation variée et équilibrée et un mode de vie sain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OstroVit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55432106901831,"sku":"PWB-P51028","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/eng_pl_OstroVit-Zinc-Picolinate-150-tablets-24815_1_aa93aef1-e202-4da2-a6d1-6549d514d0ef.png?v=1792341875"},{"product_id":"inlead-zinc-bisglycinate-25-mg-120-gelules","title":"INLEAD Zinc Bisglycinate 25 mg — 120 gélules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQu'est-ce que le zinc bisglycinate d'INLEAD ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUne gélule par jour, 120 gélules : le flacon couvre \u003cstrong\u003e120 jours\u003c\/strong\u003e, soit quatre mois. C'est le format le plus long de notre \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003erayon zinc\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e25 mg, c'est un dosage haut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC'est un choix de formulation assumé par la marque, et c'est une information à avoir avant d'ajouter un multivitamines ou une autre source de zinc par-dessus. Si vous prenez déjà un produit qui en contient, faites l'addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePourquoi le bisglycinate ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc, comme le magnésium, est toujours lié à autre chose. Ici c'est la \u003cstrong\u003eglycine\u003c\/strong\u003e, un acide aminé — on parle de forme chélatée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL'intérêt pratique est la \u003cstrong\u003etolérance digestive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Le zinc est connu pour peser sur l'estomac, surtout à jeun et surtout sous ses formes les plus brutes comme l'oxyde ; les formes chélatées sont celles que l'on tolère généralement le mieux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il y a d'autre dans la gélule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrois lignes qui méritent une explication, parce qu'on ne les cache pas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'amidon de maïs est le premier ingrédient de la liste.\u003c\/strong\u003e C'est l'agent de charge : il remplit la gélule, parce que 25 mg de zinc ne suffisent pas à la remplir, même sous forme de bisglycinate. L'ordre de la liste reflète les poids, pas l'importance — le principe actif reste le zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes sels de magnésium d'acides gras et le dioxyde de silicium\u003c\/strong\u003e sont des agents d'écoulement, présents en quantités très faibles. Ils servent à ce que la poudre s'écoule correctement dans la machine à encapsuler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'enveloppe est en HPMC\u003c\/strong\u003e, une cellulose végétale : pas de gélatine dans ce produit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa marque derrière le produit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINLEAD conçoit ses formules et les fait fabriquer, sous certification \u003cstrong\u003eIFS Broker\u003c\/strong\u003e — le référentiel de sécurité alimentaire des entreprises qui achètent et font produire, audité par un organisme indépendant et centré sur la traçabilité et le suivi des fournisseurs. Le certificat est consultable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSon catalogue tient en deux moitiés : les compléments d'un côté, les aliments reformulés de l'autre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQu'apporte la forme bisglycinate ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc y est lié à de la glycine. 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Sans sucres, édulcoré au xylitol et à la stévia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDes dosages qui tiennent dans les repères\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est ce qui distingue ce produit du reste du rayon, et ça mérite d'être dit : \u003cstrong\u003eaucune des trois teneurs ne s'approche des maxima français.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc : 3 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français adulte : 15 mg ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamine C : 100 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français adulte : 1 000 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que la vitamine C et le zinc font, officiellement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa vitamine C contribue\u003c\/strong\u003e au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, à la formation normale de collagène (os, cartilages, peau, dents, gencives, vaisseaux sanguins), à un métabolisme énergétique normal, à réduire la fatigue, au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif, et augmente l'absorption du fer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe zinc contribue\u003c\/strong\u003e au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, à la synthèse normale de l'ADN et des protéines, au maintien d'une peau, de cheveux, d'ongles et d'une ossature normaux, au maintien d'une vision et de fonctions cognitives normales, à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif, et joue un rôle dans la division cellulaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eÀ partir de quel âge ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe fabricant indique 4 ans. 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Aucun ingrédient d'origine animale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisponible à Vendargues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCe produit est aussi en rayon à la boutique \u003cstrong\u003eKiss Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 285 Rue des Portes Domitiennes, 34740 Vendargues. Stock limité sur cette référence : appelez-nous avant de vous déplacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoir aussi nos rayons \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e et \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003eVitamine C\u003c\/a\u003e, et la gamme complète \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNOW Foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55445440299335,"sku":"PWB-P39784","price":12.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/3384_mainimage_f283e371-cba0-44e3-8481-5694612b234d.png?v=1792677892"},{"product_id":"now-foods-c-1000-zinc-immune","title":"NOW Foods C-1000 Zinc Immune — vitamine C et zinc, gélules végétales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLes deux piliers de l'immunité dans une seule gélule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe \u003cstrong\u003eC-1000 Zinc Immune de NOW Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e associe \u003cstrong\u003e1 000 mg de vitamine C\u003c\/strong\u003e et \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg de zinc\u003c\/strong\u003e par gélule végétale. Une prise par jour, au repas. Flacons de 90 ou 180 gélules, soit trois ou six mois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe zinc est apporté sous forme de \u003cstrong\u003ebisglycinate Albion™\u003c\/strong\u003e (75 mg de bisglycinate pour 15 mg de zinc élémentaire), une forme chélatée réputée douce pour l'estomac — un vrai point pratique, le zinc étant souvent reproché pour les nausées qu'il provoque à jeun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUn dosage calé sur les repères français\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC'est ce qui distingue ce produit du reste du rayon zinc, et c'est agréable à écrire pour une fois : \u003cstrong\u003eles deux teneurs correspondent exactement aux doses journalières maximales recommandées en France\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamine C : 1 000 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français : 1 000 mg ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc : 15 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français : 15 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutrement dit, contrairement à nos zincs dosés à 50 mg, \u003cstrong\u003ecelui-ci peut se prendre au long cours sans dépasser les repères\u003c\/strong\u003e. Une seule chose à vérifier : ne pas y ajouter un autre complément de vitamine C ou de zinc, ni un multivitamines qui en contiendrait, puisqu'une gélule remplit déjà le quota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que ces deux nutriments font, officiellement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamine C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContribue au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e (y compris pendant et après un effort physique intense), à la formation normale de \u003cstrong\u003ecollagène\u003c\/strong\u003e (os, cartilages, peau, dents, gencives, vaisseaux sanguins), à un \u003cstrong\u003emétabolisme énergétique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal, à la \u003cstrong\u003eréduction de la fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème nerveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, à des \u003cstrong\u003efonctions psychologiques\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, à la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e, et augmente l'\u003cstrong\u003eabsorption du fer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContribue au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e, à la \u003cstrong\u003esynthèse normale de l'ADN\u003c\/strong\u003e et des \u003cstrong\u003eprotéines\u003c\/strong\u003e, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003epeau\u003c\/strong\u003e, de \u003cstrong\u003echeveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, d'\u003cstrong\u003eongles\u003c\/strong\u003e et d'une \u003cstrong\u003eossature\u003c\/strong\u003e normaux, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003evision\u003c\/strong\u003e normale, de \u003cstrong\u003efonctions cognitives\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, d'un taux normal de \u003cstrong\u003etestostérone\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le sang, à la \u003cstrong\u003efertilité\u003c\/strong\u003e et à la \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, au métabolisme normal des \u003cstrong\u003emacronutriments\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eglucides\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eacides gras\u003c\/strong\u003e, de la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine A\u003c\/strong\u003e et des acides aminés, à un \u003cstrong\u003eéquilibre acido-basique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal, et à la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuelle différence avec le C-1000 Zinc \u0026amp; D-3 ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/now-foods-c-1000-zinc-vitamine-d3\"\u003eC-1000 Zinc \u0026amp; D-3\u003c\/a\u003e ajoute 50 µg de vitamine D3 à la même base. Si vous prenez déjà de la vitamine D, ou si vous n'en voulez pas, c'est cette version-ci qu'il vous faut. Si au contraire vous cherchez les trois nutriments de l'hiver en une prise, prenez l'autre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLe bisglycinate de zinc, c'est mieux ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC'est une forme chélatée, généralement mieux tolérée à l'estomac que l'oxyde ou le sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuel format choisir ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe 180 gélules si vous êtes installé dans la routine : le prix à la gélule y est nettement plus bas, et six mois de cure se tiennent sans problème sur ce dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEst-ce végane ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOui : gélule d'origine végétale (hypromellose), acide ascorbique de synthèse, bisglycinate de zinc, stéarate de magnésium végétal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisponible à Vendargues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe produit est aussi en rayon à la boutique \u003cstrong\u003eKiss Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 285 Rue des Portes Domitiennes, 34740 Vendargues. 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La composition complète tient en trois lignes : le zinc, de la farine de riz, une gélule d'hypromellose. Pas de stéarate, pas de dioxyde de silicium, pas de colorant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrois formats : 30, 60 ou 120 gélules végétales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il faut savoir avant de commander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa \u003cstrong\u003edose journalière maximale recommandée en France pour le zinc est de 15 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e chez l'adulte. Cette gélule en contient \u003cstrong\u003e50 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e, soit plus de trois fois ce repère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa raison de ce plafond est concrète : \u003cstrong\u003ele zinc à dose élevée pris longtemps réduit l'absorption du cuivre\u003c\/strong\u003e. Les deux minéraux partagent les mêmes transporteurs intestinaux, et un excès de zinc installé sur plusieurs mois peut créer un déficit en cuivre, avec des conséquences sur la formation des globules rouges et sur le système nerveux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC'est pourquoi NOW Foods porte lui-même sur l'étiquette, sans détour :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e« Non destiné à un usage prolongé »\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotre conseil : une cure de quelques semaines, pas un complément d'entretien.\u003c\/strong\u003e Si vous voulez du zinc à l'année, prenez une référence dosée autour de 15 mg — il y en a plusieurs dans notre \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003erayon zinc\u003c\/a\u003e, et c'est leur raison d'être. Le format 30 gélules de ce produit est d'ailleurs le plus cohérent avec un usage en cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que le zinc fait, officiellement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003esynthèse normale de l'ADN\u003c\/strong\u003e et des \u003cstrong\u003eprotéines\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003epeau\u003c\/strong\u003e, de \u003cstrong\u003echeveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, d'\u003cstrong\u003eongles\u003c\/strong\u003e et d'une \u003cstrong\u003eossature\u003c\/strong\u003e normaux ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003evision normale\u003c\/strong\u003e et de \u003cstrong\u003efonctions cognitives normales\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'un taux normal de \u003cstrong\u003etestostérone\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le sang ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003efertilité\u003c\/strong\u003e et à la \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e normales ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau métabolisme normal des \u003cstrong\u003emacronutriments\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eglucides\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eacides gras\u003c\/strong\u003e, de la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine A\u003c\/strong\u003e et des acides aminés ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà un \u003cstrong\u003eéquilibre acido-basique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eet joue un rôle dans le processus de \u003cstrong\u003edivision cellulaire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEt le picolinate, alors ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe picolinate est un chélate : le zinc y est lié à l'acide picolinique. C'est une forme réputée bien absorbée, et c'est l'argument commercial de ce produit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe que nous pouvons dire, c'est que c'est bien du picolinate qui est dans la gélule, et que la liste d'ingrédients est l'une des plus courtes du rayon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePicolinate ou bisglycinate ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes deux sont des chélates, les deux sont des sources autorisées de zinc. Le critère le plus concret, à nos yeux, reste la dose et la liste d'ingrédients — et sur ce dernier point celui-ci est très sobre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEst-ce végane ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOui : gélule d'origine végétale (hypromellose), farine de riz, acide stéarique végétal. Aucun ingrédient d'origine animale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisponible à Vendargues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe produit est aussi en rayon à la boutique \u003cstrong\u003eKiss Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 285 Rue des Portes Domitiennes, 34740 Vendargues. Dites-nous ce que vous cherchez : entre une cure courte à 50 mg et un entretien à 15 mg, ce ne sont pas les mêmes produits, et nous avons les deux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoir aussi notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e et la gamme complète \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNOW Foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"30 gélules","offer_id":55447909105991,"sku":"PWB-P47999","price":5.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 gélules","offer_id":55457978908999,"sku":"PWB-P29291","price":8.26,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 gélules","offer_id":55457978941767,"sku":"PWB-P1460","price":14.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/1549_mainimage_9a7ee91b-38a0-40a1-b6a4-b5eb12e5938c.png?v=1792678513"},{"product_id":"now-foods-c-1000-zinc-vitamine-d3","title":"NOW Foods C-1000 Zinc \u0026 D-3 — vitamine C, zinc et vitamine D3, 100 gélules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrois nutriments de l'immunité dans une seule gélule\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-1000 Zinc \u0026amp; D-3\u003c\/strong\u003e réunit les trois nutriments les plus demandés dès que les jours raccourcissent : \u003cstrong\u003e1 000 mg de vitamine C, 50 µg (2 000 UI) de vitamine D3 et 15 mg de zinc\u003c\/strong\u003e. Une seule gélule par jour, et c'est fait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe zinc est apporté sous forme de \u003cstrong\u003ebisglycinate Albion™\u003c\/strong\u003e (75 mg de bisglycinate pour 15 mg de zinc élémentaire), une forme chélatée réputée douce pour l'estomac — le zinc est souvent reproché pour les nausées qu'il provoque à jeun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUne particularité à connaître : les trois plafonds, pile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est le point le plus important de cette fiche, alors disons-le franchement. Cette gélule atteint \u003cstrong\u003eexactement les trois doses journalières maximales recommandées en France\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamine C : 1 000 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français : 1 000 mg ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamine D : 50 µg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français : 50 µg ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc : 15 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum français : 15 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutrement dit : \u003cstrong\u003eune gélule et vous êtes au plafond sur les trois.\u003c\/strong\u003e C'est très pratique — mais cela veut dire aussi qu'il ne faut \u003cstrong\u003epas\u003c\/strong\u003e y ajouter un autre complément de vitamine C, de vitamine D ou de zinc, ni un multivitamines qui en contiendrait. Et jamais deux gélules par jour. Vérifiez l'étiquette de ce que vous prenez déjà.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que ces trois nutriments font, officiellement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVitamine C\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContribue au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e (y compris pendant et après un effort physique intense), à la formation normale de \u003cstrong\u003ecollagène\u003c\/strong\u003e (os, cartilages, peau, dents, gencives, vaisseaux sanguins), au \u003cstrong\u003emétabolisme énergétique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal, à la \u003cstrong\u003eréduction de la fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème nerveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, à des \u003cstrong\u003efonctions psychologiques\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, à la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e, et augmente l'\u003cstrong\u003eabsorption du fer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamine D\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContribue au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003eossature\u003c\/strong\u003e et d'une \u003cstrong\u003edentition\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003efonction musculaire\u003c\/strong\u003e normale, à l'\u003cstrong\u003eabsorption et à l'utilisation normales du calcium et du phosphore\u003c\/strong\u003e, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003ecalcémie\u003c\/strong\u003e normale, et joue un rôle dans le processus de \u003cstrong\u003edivision cellulaire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContribue au fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e, à la \u003cstrong\u003esynthèse normale de l'ADN\u003c\/strong\u003e et des \u003cstrong\u003eprotéines\u003c\/strong\u003e, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003epeau\u003c\/strong\u003e, de \u003cstrong\u003echeveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, d'\u003cstrong\u003eongles\u003c\/strong\u003e et d'une \u003cstrong\u003eossature\u003c\/strong\u003e normaux, au maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003evision\u003c\/strong\u003e normale, de \u003cstrong\u003efonctions cognitives\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, d'un taux normal de \u003cstrong\u003etestostérone\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le sang, à la \u003cstrong\u003efertilité\u003c\/strong\u003e et à la \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e normales, au métabolisme normal des \u003cstrong\u003emacronutriments\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eglucides\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eacides gras\u003c\/strong\u003e, de la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine A\u003c\/strong\u003e et des acides aminés, à un \u003cstrong\u003eéquilibre acido-basique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal, et à la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLe bisglycinate de zinc, c'est mieux ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est une forme chélatée, généralement mieux tolérée à l'estomac que l'oxyde ou le sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEst-ce végane ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon. La gélule est végétale, mais la vitamine D3 provient de lanoline, c'est-à-dire de laine de mouton. Si vous cherchez une D3 végane, orientez-vous vers une version à base de lichen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJe prends déjà un multivitamines, est-ce compatible ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProbablement pas, et c'est le point à vérifier avant tout. Regardez les teneurs en vitamine C, vitamine D et zinc de votre multivitamines : si elles sont significatives, le cumul vous ferait dépasser les plafonds. Dans ce cas, choisissez l'un ou l'autre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisponible à Vendargues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCe produit est aussi en rayon à la boutique \u003cstrong\u003eKiss Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 285 Rue des Portes Domitiennes, 34740 Vendargues. Apportez l'étiquette de ce que vous prenez déjà : on vérifiera ensemble qu'il n'y a pas de doublon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoir aussi nos rayons \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003eVitamine C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003eVitamine D\u003c\/a\u003e et la gamme complète \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNOW Foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450150076743,"sku":"PWB-P48832","price":18.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/0696_v2_b4f7ffbd-bf3d-4d2c-98d8-48d40945d215.png?v=1792678514"},{"product_id":"now-foods-zma-zinc-magnesium-b6","title":"Now Foods ZMA — Zinc, Magnésium et Vitamine B6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrois micronutriments, une formule de référence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZMA est l'abréviation de zinc, magnésium et aspartate : la combinaison associe du zinc, du magnésium et de la vitamine B6, et c'est l'une des formules les plus anciennes de la nutrition sportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrois gélules végétales apportent 30 mg de zinc, 450 mg de magnésium élémentaire et 15 mg de vitamine B6. Le zinc provient de trois sources — mono-L-méthionine, aspartate et oxyde — et le magnésium de l'aspartate et de l'oxyde.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa formule tient en six ingrédients. Deux formats : 90 gélules (30 doses de trois gélules) et 180 gélules (60 doses).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition par 3 gélules végétales\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutres ingrédients :\u003c\/strong\u003e hypromellose (gélule d'origine végétale), acide stéarique d'origine végétale, dioxyde de silicium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVégétalien. Sans blé, gluten, soja, lait, œuf, poisson, crustacés, fruits à coque ni sésame ajoutés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe magnésium contribue à une fonction musculaire normale, à une synthèse protéique normale, à un métabolisme énergétique normal et à réduire la fatigue. Le zinc contribue à un métabolisme acido-basique normal, à une synthèse protéique normale et au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang. La vitamine B6 contribue au métabolisme normal des protéines et du glycogène et à réduire la fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQue signifie ZMA ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc, Magnésium et Aspartate — les trois composants historiques de la formule, à laquelle s'ajoute la vitamine B6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi trois sources de zinc ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOW Foods combine la mono-L-méthionine, l'aspartate et l'oxyde de zinc. Les deux premières sont des formes chélatées, l'oxyde apportant une concentration élevée en zinc élémentaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi le prendre le soir ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est l'usage traditionnel de la formule, à distance des repas car le calcium, le fer et les fibres d'un repas réduisent l'absorption du zinc et du magnésium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuel format choisir ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e90 gélules pour 30 doses, 180 gélules pour 60 doses à raison de trois gélules par jour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLes gélules conviennent-elles aux végétaliens ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOui. L'enveloppe est en hypromellose, d'origine végétale, et la formule ne contient aucun ingrédient d'origine animale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"90 gélules","offer_id":55452299723079,"sku":"PWB-P4614","price":34.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 gélules","offer_id":55464169603399,"sku":"PWB-P27774","price":48.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/2200_mainimage_3cc66efa-d15a-4b27-885f-9ad4389950c8.png?v=1792678685"},{"product_id":"now-foods-zinc-50-mg","title":"NOW Foods Zinc 50 mg — gluconate de zinc, comprimés","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il faut savoir avant de commander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa \u003cstrong\u003edose journalière maximale recommandée en France pour le zinc est de 15 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e chez l'adulte. Ce comprimé en contient \u003cstrong\u003e50 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e, soit plus de trois fois ce repère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe que cela implique concrètement, et c'est documenté : \u003cstrong\u003ele zinc à dose élevée pris longtemps réduit l'absorption du cuivre\u003c\/strong\u003e. Les deux minéraux empruntent les mêmes transporteurs intestinaux, et un excès de zinc installé sur plusieurs mois peut créer un déficit en cuivre, avec des conséquences sur la formation des globules rouges et sur le système nerveux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD'où les trois mentions que le fabricant porte lui-même sur l'étiquette, et que nous ne cherchons pas à adoucir :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e« Non destiné à un usage prolongé »\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotre conseil : une cure de quelques semaines, pas un complément d'entretien.\u003c\/strong\u003e Si vous cherchez du zinc à prendre toute l'année, prenez une référence dosée autour de 15 mg — nous en avons plusieurs dans le \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003erayon zinc\u003c\/a\u003e, et elles sont faites pour ça. Ce produit-ci répond à un autre usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCe que le zinc fait, officiellement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau fonctionnement normal du \u003cstrong\u003esystème immunitaire\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003esynthèse normale de l'ADN\u003c\/strong\u003e et des \u003cstrong\u003eprotéines\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003epeau\u003c\/strong\u003e, de \u003cstrong\u003echeveux\u003c\/strong\u003e, d'\u003cstrong\u003eongles\u003c\/strong\u003e et d'une \u003cstrong\u003eossature\u003c\/strong\u003e normaux ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'une \u003cstrong\u003evision normale\u003c\/strong\u003e et de \u003cstrong\u003efonctions cognitives normales\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau maintien d'un taux normal de \u003cstrong\u003etestostérone\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le sang ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003efertilité\u003c\/strong\u003e et à la \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e normales ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eau métabolisme normal des \u003cstrong\u003emacronutriments\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eglucides\u003c\/strong\u003e, des \u003cstrong\u003eacides gras\u003c\/strong\u003e, de la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine A\u003c\/strong\u003e et des acides aminés ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà un \u003cstrong\u003eéquilibre acido-basique\u003c\/strong\u003e normal ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eà la \u003cstrong\u003eprotection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eet joue un rôle dans le processus de \u003cstrong\u003edivision cellulaire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGluconate, picolinate, bisglycinate : quelle différence ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe sont des sels ou des chélates différents, tous autorisés comme sources de zinc en Europe. Le gluconate est la forme la plus classique et la plus économique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi au cours d'un repas ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParce que le zinc à jeun donne très fréquemment des nausées, parfois dans la demi-heure. Un repas règle le problème dans la plupart des cas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisponible à Vendargues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe produit est aussi en rayon à la boutique \u003cstrong\u003eKiss Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 285 Rue des Portes Domitiennes, 34740 Vendargues. Sur le zinc, venez nous dire ce que vous cherchez : entre une cure courte à 50 mg et un entretien à 15 mg, ce ne sont pas les mêmes produits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoir aussi notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e et la gamme complète \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNOW Foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"100 comprimés","offer_id":55452656992583,"sku":"PWB-P28634","price":7.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 comprimés","offer_id":55457974845767,"sku":"PWB-P8268","price":15.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/1520_v10_MAIN_WEB_476964fd-59a8-440f-b982-23a6fee3ec95.png?v=1792679022"},{"product_id":"skill-nutrition-zinc-magnesium-b6","title":"Skill Nutrition Zinc, Magnésium et B6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQu'est-ce que le Zinc, Magnésium et B6 de Skill Nutrition ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est un complexe en gélules qui réunit trois nutriments qui travaillent ensemble : le \u003cstrong\u003emagnésium\u003c\/strong\u003e, le \u003cstrong\u003ezinc\u003c\/strong\u003e et la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine B6\u003c\/strong\u003e. Un flacon de \u003cstrong\u003e90 gélules\u003c\/strong\u003e, soit \u003cstrong\u003e30 portions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa différence se joue sur les formes retenues, et elles sont toutes les trois annoncées en clair sur l'étiquette. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/skill-nutrition\"\u003eSkill Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il y a dans le Zinc, Magnésium et B6\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa portion de trois gélules apporte \u003cstrong\u003e360 mg de magnésium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg de zinc\u003c\/strong\u003e et \u003cstrong\u003e6 mg de vitamine B6\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trois lignes, trois quantités affichées en clair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe magnésium est apporté sous forme de \u003cstrong\u003ecitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, une forme organique bien tolérée. Le zinc est apporté par l'\u003cstrong\u003eOptiZinc®\u003c\/strong\u003e, un sulfate de zinc mono-L-méthionine : le minéral y est lié à un acide aminé, la méthionine. Et la vitamine B6 est donnée sous sa \u003cstrong\u003eforme active, le pyridoxal-5-phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e, celle que l'organisme utilise directement sans conversion préalable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe magnésium et la vitamine B6 contribuent à réduire la fatigue. Le magnésium contribue au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à une fonction musculaire normale et au maintien d'une ossature normale. Le zinc contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang et, comme la vitamine B6, au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe reste de la formule tient en deux lignes : de l'inuline, une fibre qui sert de support, et une enveloppe en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose. Pas d'origine animale : le produit est déclaré adapté aux régimes végétalien, casher et halal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eÀ qui s'adresse le Zinc, Magnésium et B6 ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÀ celui qui s'entraîne dur et qui sent que la récupération traîne. Le magnésium et la vitamine B6 agissent sur la fatigue, le magnésium sur la fonction musculaire, le zinc sur le taux de testostérone : c'est le trio que les pratiquants vont chercher quand les charges montent et que les nuits raccourcissent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est aussi le choix de ceux qui lisent l'étiquette avant d'acheter. Les trois formes sont nommées noir sur blanc : citrate pour le magnésium, OptiZinc® pour le zinc, pyridoxal-5-phosphate pour la vitamine B6, chacune avec sa quantité affichée en clair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuels sont les bienfaits du zinc dans l'organisme ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe zinc contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang, au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, au maintien d'une peau, d'ongles et de cheveux normaux, et à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEst-ce que le magnésium aide à dormir ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCe que porte l'étiquette, c'est que le magnésium contribue au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux, à des fonctions psychologiques normales et à la réduction de la fatigue. C'est sur ce terrain-là qu'il est attendu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLe zinc augmente-t-il la testostérone ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIl contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang. Autrement dit, il aide à tenir le niveau en place, surtout lorsque les apports alimentaires sont justes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeut-on associer la vitamine B6 au zinc ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOui, c'est même une association classique : les deux contribuent au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, et la vitamine B6 contribue en plus au métabolisme normal des protéines et du glycogène.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuel aliment empêche l'absorption du zinc ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes phytates, très présents dans les céréales complètes et les légumineuses, réduisent l'absorption du zinc. C'est l'une des raisons pour lesquelles une forme chélatée comme l'OptiZinc® est utilisée ici.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuelle forme de magnésium ce complexe utilise-t-il ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDu citrate, c'est-à-dire des sels de magnésium de l'acide citrique. La portion de trois gélules en apporte 360 mg de magnésium élément.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCe complexe convient-il aux végétaliens ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOui. L'enveloppe est en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, une gélule végétale, et la marque déclare le produit adapté aux régimes végétalien, casher et halal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOù acheter le Zinc, Magnésium et B6 de Skill Nutrition ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIci même, chez KISS NUTRITION. Nous expédions dans toute la France et partout en Europe, et la gamme est tenue en rayon dans notre magasin de Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, où vous pouvez prendre le flacon en main et lire l'étiquette avant de vous décider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes autres références de la marque sont réunies dans le rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/skill-nutrition\"\u003eSkill Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skill Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55495864877383,"sku":"PWB-P52504","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/SPC_01290_Zn_Mg_B6_frog_F_25afdf8b95_77b72ec1-991a-4750-8c48-75d87300e499.png?v=1792505831"},{"product_id":"naughty-boy-multi-multivitamines","title":"Naughty Boy Multi — Multivitamines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQu'est-ce que le Multi de Naughty Boy ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Multi est le multivitamines du quotidien de Naughty Boy : 22 vitamines et minéraux réunis dans une seule gélule, et un flacon qui couvre 60 portions. La marque est surtout connue pour ses pré-entraînements, mais c'est bien ce genre de produit qui tient un programme sur la durée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe parti pris est lisible du premier coup d'oeil : aucun nutriment en dessous, aucun au-dessus. Chacune des 22 lignes est portée à 100 % de son apport de référence. Le reste de la gamme est dans le rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/naughty-boy\"\u003eNaughty Boy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il y a dans le Multi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreize vitamines d'abord. La vitamine A arrive sous forme de bêta-carotène à 800 µg, la C à 80 mg, la D3 sous forme de cholécalciférol à 5 µg, la E à 12 mg et la K2 sous forme de ménaquinone à 75 µg. Tout le groupe B suit : B1 à 1,1 mg, B2 à 1,4 mg, B3 à 16 mg, B5 à 6 mg, B6 sous forme de pyridoxal-5-phosphate à 1,4 mg, B7 à 50 µg, B9 à 200 µg et B12 sous forme de méthylcobalamine à 2,5 µg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeuf minéraux et oligoéléments ensuite : magnésium à 375 mg, fer à 14 mg, zinc sous forme de citrate à 10 mg, manganèse à 2 mg, cuivre à 1 mg, iode à 150 µg, sélénium à 55 µg, molybdène à 50 µg et chrome sous forme de picolinate à 40 µg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCe que cela donne concrètement : la vitamine C, les vitamines B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 et B12, le fer et le magnésium contribuent à réduire la fatigue. La vitamine D, le zinc et le sélénium participent au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire. Le zinc contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang. Et les formes retenues ne sont pas les moins chères du marché : bêta-carotène, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, méthylcobalamine et ménaquinone sont des choix de formulateur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eÀ qui s'adresse le Multi ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÀ tous ceux qui s'entraînent régulièrement et dont l'alimentation se resserre, soit par manque de temps, soit parce qu'une sèche réduit la variété de l'assiette. C'est le produit de fond, celui que l'on garde sur l'étagère toute l'année pendant que les pré-entraînements et les protéines tournent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIl parle aussi à ceux qui en ont assez d'aligner quatre flacons sur le plan de travail : une gélule végétale en hypromellose remplace le zinc, le magnésium, la vitamine D et le complexe B pris séparément.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuels sont les meilleurs multivitamines ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUn bon multivitamines se juge sur deux points : le nombre de nutriments couverts, et le niveau auquel chacun est dosé. Beaucoup de formules alignent une longue liste mais laissent la moitié des lignes à une fraction de l'apport de référence. Le Multi couvre 22 nutriments et les porte tous à 100 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi prendre une multivitamine ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour combler les trous d'une alimentation qui, en période chargée ou en sèche, se resserre sur un petit nombre d'aliments. Un multivitamines ne remplace pas l'assiette : il sert de filet, pour que les micronutriments ne deviennent pas le maillon faible d'un programme par ailleurs sérieux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEst-il bon de prendre des multivitamines ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour un pratiquant régulier, oui : les besoins en micronutriments montent avec le volume d'entraînement, et les apports suivent rarement au même rythme. Le parti pris du Multi est d'ailleurs lisible : aucun nutriment en dessous de son apport de référence, aucun au-dessus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuelle vitamine est efficace contre la fatigue ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlusieurs y participent. La vitamine C, les vitamines B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 et B12, le fer et le magnésium contribuent à réduire la fatigue. Le Multi les réunit toutes dans la même gélule, chacune au niveau de son apport de référence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuelles vitamines prendre pour la musculation ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes vitamines du groupe B, qui participent au métabolisme énergétique, la vitamine D, le magnésium et le zinc. Le Multi couvre l'ensemble, ce qui évite d'empiler quatre flacons différents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuel est le meilleur complexe vitaminé ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelui dont vous lisez l'étiquette sans mauvaise surprise. Regardez les formes employées autant que les quantités : le Multi utilise du bêta-carotène pour la vitamine A, du pyridoxal-5-phosphate pour la B6, de la méthylcobalamine pour la B12 et de la ménaquinone pour la K2, des formes plus travaillées que les versions d'entrée de gamme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuels sont les vitamines et les minéraux ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Multi en réunit 22 : treize vitamines, soit A, C, D3, E, K2 et l'ensemble du groupe B, et neuf minéraux et oligoéléments, soit fer, iode, magnésium, zinc, manganèse, sélénium, cuivre, chrome et molybdène.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOù acheter le Multi de Naughty Boy ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChez KISS NUTRITION. Expédition en France et dans toute l'Europe, et retrait au magasin de Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, pour ceux qui préfèrent passer et repartir avec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Multi et l'ensemble du catalogue de la marque sont réunis dans le rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/naughty-boy\"\u003eNaughty Boy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naughty Boy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55530368368967,"sku":"PWB-P46183","price":15.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Multi-F.jpg?v=1792748772"},{"product_id":"naughty-boy-zm500-zinc-magnesium-b6","title":"Naughty Boy ZM500 — Zinc, magnésium et vitamine B6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQu'est-ce que le ZM500 de Naughty Boy ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe ZM500 est un \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e en gélules : l'association \u003cstrong\u003ezinc, magnésium et vitamine B6\u003c\/strong\u003e, celle que l'on croise depuis des années dans les rayons de nutrition sportive. Naughty Boy l'a resserrée sur trois actifs, sans ingrédient de remplissage autour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe flacon compte 180 gélules. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/naughty-boy\"\u003eNaughty Boy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCe qu'il y a dans le ZM500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrois actifs, et des formes choisies dans le haut du rayon. Le magnésium est apporté par du \u003cstrong\u003ebisglycinate\u003c\/strong\u003e, un sel chélaté à la glycine, réputé pour son confort digestif face aux sels inorganiques comme l'oxyde. Le zinc est lié à la méthionine : c'est la \u003cstrong\u003emonométhionine\u003c\/strong\u003e, elle aussi une forme chélatée à un acide aminé. S'y ajoute la \u003cstrong\u003evitamine B6\u003c\/strong\u003e, sous forme de chlorhydrate de pyridoxine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes quantités de chaque actif sont indiquées sur l'étiquette du flacon, et reprises dans l'onglet des valeurs nutritionnelles de cette fiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa liste tient en peu de lignes : les trois actifs, l'enveloppe en hypromellose végétale et deux excipients, le stéarate de magnésium et le dioxyde de silicium. Pas de colorant, pas d'édulcorant, pas de charge inutile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe zinc contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang, à une synthèse protéique normale et au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire. Le magnésium contribue à une fonction musculaire normale et à la réduction de la fatigue. La vitamine B6 contribue à la régulation de l'activité hormonale et au métabolisme normal des protéines et du glycogène.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'enveloppe est en hypromellose végétale : le produit convient aux végétariens comme aux végétaliens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eÀ qui s'adresse le ZM500 ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÀ ceux qui s'entraînent et veulent couvrir le trio zinc, magnésium et vitamine B6 sans empiler les flacons sur l'étagère. C'est la formule la plus simple du rayon : trois actifs, rien d'autre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est aussi le choix de ceux qui regardent les formes avant tout le reste. Bisglycinate et monométhionine sont deux formes chélatées, l'une à la glycine, l'autre à la méthionine, là où une bonne partie des ZMA du marché s'en tient à l'oxyde et au sulfate. Sur un produit que l'on garde plusieurs mois, le détail compte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions fréquentes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce qu'un ZMA ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est le nom d'usage de l'association zinc, magnésium et vitamine B6, répandue en nutrition sportive. Notre rayon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e en réunit les différentes versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi prendre du ZMA ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour les apports en zinc et en magnésium. Le zinc contribue au maintien d'un taux normal de testostérone dans le sang et à une synthèse protéique normale, le magnésium à une fonction musculaire normale et à la réduction de la fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuelles formes de minéraux le ZM500 utilise-t-il ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDu bisglycinate pour le magnésium, chélaté à la glycine, et de la monométhionine pour le zinc, liée à la méthionine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi le bisglycinate de magnésium ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eParce que c'est une forme chélatée à la glycine, réputée pour son confort digestif, là où les sels inorganiques comme l'oxyde sont souvent moins bien tolérés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce que le zinc monométhionine ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eC'est du zinc lié à la méthionine, un acide aminé soufré. Une forme chélatée, comme le bisglycinate pour le magnésium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuel zinc choisir pour la musculation ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes formes chélatées à un acide aminé, comme la monométhionine, sont celles que l'on retrouve dans les formules de nutrition sportive. C'est celle qu'utilise le ZM500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLe ZM500 convient-il aux végétaliens ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOui. L'enveloppe est en hypromellose végétale et aucun ingrédient n'est d'origine animale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOù acheter le ZM500 de Naughty Boy ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe flacon de 180 gélules se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/naughty-boy\"\u003eNaughty Boy\u003c\/a\u003e, et les autres formules dans nos rayons \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnésium\u003c\/a\u003e et \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naughty Boy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55531441848647,"sku":"PWB-P47860","price":20.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/ZM500-1.jpg?v=1792748773"}],"url":"https:\/\/kissnutrition.fr\/en\/collections\/zinc.oembed?page=2","provider":"KISS NUTRITION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}