THORNE Zinc Picolinate 30 mg, 60 Capsules

Thorne Zinc Picolinate 30 mg is a one-capsule zinc supplement with 60 capsules per bottle. Each capsule of Thorne Zinc Picolinate lists 30 mg of zinc in the picolinate form.

Who it suits

It suits people who want a single-mineral zinc capsule that is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. Athletes who need NSF Certified for Sport status should note that Thorne sells that as a separate version. Browse our supplements collection for more, such as Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate.

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Key facts

• One capsule lists 30 mg of zinc as zinc picolinate (Thorne)
• Other ingredients: leucine, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and a hypromellose capsule (Thorne)
• Listed as gluten free, dairy free, and soy free (Thorne)
• Label directions: 1 capsule daily, or as recommended by your health-care practitioner (Thorne)
• Thorne also offers an NSF Certified for Sport version (Thorne)

What reviewers say

Healthline named it the best overall zinc supplement, citing Thorne’s manufacturing standards and the picolinate form, and noting it is gluten free; its main drawback was that it can be hard to find in local drugstores.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One capsule a day, short ingredient list
• Pro: Gluten free, dairy free, and soy free
• Con: This version is not NSF Certified for Sport
• Con: Zinc only, with no copper

Cautions

• The label says not to use it if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient.
• The label says zinc can reduce copper absorption, and long-term zinc use should include copper at a 15:1 zinc to copper ratio.
• Zinc can interact with some medications, including certain antibiotics.
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.