{"product_id":"natural-factors-zinc-bisglycinate-50-mg-120-vcaps","title":"Natural Factors Zinc Bisglycinate 50 mg (120 VCaps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Zinc Bisglycinate 50 mg delivers 50 mg of zinc in one vegetarian capsule a day, in a form bound to the amino acid glycine. Helps to maintain immune function. A bottle holds 120 capsules, which is four months at the label dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Zinc Bisglycinate 50 mg is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80111241. Alongside immune function, the licence lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in energy metabolism and tissue formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in connective tissue formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains healthy hair, skin and nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to prevent zinc deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the bisglycinate form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc on its own is a reactive mineral, so supplements pair it with something else. In zinc bisglycinate, each zinc atom is chelated, or held, between two molecules of glycine, the smallest amino acid. Other common forms pair zinc with citrate, gluconate or oxide. Natural Factors uses bisglycinate in a one-a-day vegetarian capsule, at either 25 mg or 50 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule gives 50 mg of zinc from zinc bisglycinate. The capsule shell is plant-based, and the other ingredients are rice flour, silica, stearic acid and magnesium stearate. Natural Factors lists it as suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares with other Natural Factors zinc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors makes zinc in several strengths and forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Bisglycinate 25 mg (120 VCaps):\u003c\/strong\u003e the same chelated form at half the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Bisglycinate 50 mg (120 VCaps):\u003c\/strong\u003e this one, the highest bisglycinate strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Citrate 15 mg and 50 mg:\u003c\/strong\u003e tablets in the citrate form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Chelate 25 mg:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 90-tablet option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the bisglycinate form at a lower daily amount, choose the 25 mg. The 50 mg suits adults who want a higher daily amount in a single capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults 19 and over take 1 capsule a day. The label notes that zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Keep it out of reach of children. The full directions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors Zinc Bisglycinate 50 mg FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 50 mg the amount of zinc or of zinc bisglycinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the amount of zinc. Each capsule provides 50 mg of zinc, supplied as zinc bisglycinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take the 25 mg or the 50 mg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same form. The difference is the daily amount, so choose the strength that matches what you are after, and check with a health care practitioner if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the label mention copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc and copper share absorption pathways, and the licence carries a caution that zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120 days at 1 capsule a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361094402151,"sku":"NF01693","price":17.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/1693-2_ZincBisglycinate_HGR300W_E.png?v=1794263474","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-zinc-bisglycinate-50-mg-120-vcaps","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}