Zinc Citrate
What is Zinc Citrate?
Zinc citrate is a mineral supplement that provides zinc, an essential nutrient. It is made by combining zinc oxide or zinc carbonate with citric acid. Citric acid is commonly found in citrus fruits.
Is Zinc Citrate vegan?
Zinc Citrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Zinc Citrate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Zinc Citrate a major allergen?
Zinc citrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Zinc Citrate used for?
Manufacturers add zinc citrate to foods and beverages to fortify them with zinc.
Is Zinc Citrate safe?
In the U.S., zinc citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add zinc citrate to foods and beverages to fortify them with zinc. It is often found in powdered drink mixes, nutritional supplements, and some snack and energy bars. It can also be used as an acidity regulator.
Health notes
In the U.S., zinc citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. Zinc is important for immune function and wound healing. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated zinc citrate. Evidence on the health effects of zinc supplementation is generally positive, but very high doses can interfere with copper absorption and cause nausea.
Allergen info
Zinc citrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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