OstroVit Zinc Picolinate Professional Vitamins Line – 200 Tablets with 15 mg Zinc for Immunity, Skin, Hair and Nails

Key features

• 15 mg elemental zinc per tablet.
• Zinc in the form of zinc picolinate.
• 150% of the reference intake per serving.
• 1 tablet = 1 daily serving.
• 200 tablets = 200 servings.
• More than six months of regular use at the recommended intake.
• Simple single-mineral formula.
• Convenient tablet form for everyday use.
• Vegan product.
• Net weight: 38 g.

Important information

• Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
• Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
• Do not use if allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient.
• According to the manufacturer, the product is not intended for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
• If you use a multivitamin or another zinc-containing supplement, check the total daily amount of zinc.
• Long-term excessive zinc intake can adversely affect copper status.
• Zinc can affect the absorption of certain tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics and penicillamine; an appropriate dosing interval should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.
• If nausea or stomach discomfort occurs, take the product only after a meal as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

Pharmacist's advice

One tablet already provides 15 mg of zinc, equivalent to 150% of the reference intake. Before combining it with multivitamins or immune-support supplements, check whether they already contain zinc.

With zinc, a larger amount is not automatically better. In particular, multiple zinc supplements should not be combined without consideration during long-term use because excessive zinc intake can affect copper metabolism and status.

If you are taking certain antibiotics, zinc should not be taken at the same time because it can reduce absorption of some medicines. The appropriate dosing interval depends on the specific antibiotic.

Hair loss, brittle nails or frequent infections do not by themselves prove zinc deficiency. Persistent or pronounced symptoms should be assessed for other possible causes.

Advice prepared by: Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much zinc is in one tablet?
One tablet provides 15 mg of elemental zinc from zinc picolinate.

What percentage of the reference intake is this?
One tablet provides 150% of the reference intake for zinc.

Which form of zinc does the product contain?
The product contains zinc in the form of zinc picolinate.

How is it taken?
The recommended use is one tablet daily after a meal.

How long does one package last?
The package contains 200 daily servings and lasts more than six months at the recommended intake.

Is the product vegan?
Yes. OstroVit identifies this product as vegan.

Does zinc contribute to normal immune function?
Yes. Zinc contributes to normal immune-system function and protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Does zinc contribute to maintenance of hair, skin and nails?
Yes. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.

Can it be combined with a multivitamin?
Check how much zinc the multivitamin already contains before combining products. One OstroVit Zinc Picolinate tablet already provides 15 mg of zinc.

Can zinc be taken at the same time as antibiotics?
Certain tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics require separation from zinc because zinc can affect their absorption. The exact schedule should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.

Does zinc treat colds or infections?
No. Zinc is an essential mineral and dietary supplement, but this product is not a medicine or substitute for appropriate treatment of an infection.