Ingredient

Zinc Picolinate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Zinc picolinate is added to foods and beverages as a source of zinc, an …

What it is

Zinc picolinate is a mineral supplement made from zinc and picolinic acid. Picolinic acid is a naturally occurring compound produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. Zinc picolinate is synthesized for use as a dietary supplement.

Why it's used

Zinc picolinate is added to foods and beverages as a source of zinc, an essential mineral. It is most often found in powdered drink mixes, enhanced waters, and teas where it serves as a nutrient fortification.

Health notes

Zinc picolinate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, and cell growth. JECFA has evaluated zinc compounds and established acceptable daily intakes. While generally safe at recommended levels, very high doses of zinc can interfere with copper absorption and may cause nausea or vomiting. Evidence regarding specific health benefits of zinc picolinate over other zinc forms is mixed.

Allergen info

Zinc picolinate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Zinc Picolinate

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Lemon & Lime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs Inc. Lemon & Lime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Powdered Drinks High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 85.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Vitamin Enhanced Water Beverage, Orange Starfruit Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Cott Corporation Chadwick Bay, Enhanced - Southern Style Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Vitamin Enhanced Water Beverage, Blood Orange, Blood Orange Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.9Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Vitamin Enhanced Water Beverage, Cherry, Cherry Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.9Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage Water 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Nergy, Vita - Plus Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage, Lemonade Water 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Vitamin Enhanced Water Beverage, Orange Starfruit Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.