Reacted Zinc 54 mg by Ortho Molecular Products

Frequent colds, slow wound healing, reduced taste or smell, or a low Alkaline Phosphatase (a liver enzyme that often tracks with zinc status) are classic clues to low zinc. This high-dose zinc bisglycinate fits adults with low Zinc, Serum or RBC Zinc on testing, and those at risk: vegans on high‑phytate diets, bariatric surgery patients, inflammatory bowel or celiac disease, chronic diarrhea, heavy exercisers with high sweat losses, and long-term acid reducer users. If Copper or Ceruloplasmin is low, address that first.

Zinc is a cofactor (a helper mineral) for hundreds of enzymes that drive immune cell function, skin repair, insulin signaling, and vision. Bisglycinate chelate means the zinc is bound to two glycine molecules, which improves absorption and is gentler on the stomach compared with oxide or sulfate. This form is less hindered by food phytates from grains and legumes, so more zinc reaches your bloodstream where it can normalize immune markers and support healthy skin turnover.

The single capsule delivers a repletion-level amount. Take it with a meal to prevent nausea. Separate from iron or calcium supplements by at least two hours to avoid competition for absorption. Plan on 4 to 12 weeks for repletion, then step down to a maintenance zinc of about 10–15 mg daily or food-first intake. Recheck Zinc, Serum or RBC Zinc, plus Copper and Ceruloplasmin, before continuing high doses.

Zinc binds many drugs in the gut. Separate by at least 2 hours from antibiotics like tetracyclines (doxycycline) and quinolones (ciprofloxacin), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), and penicillamine. Large iron or calcium doses reduce zinc absorption and vice versa. Thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) increase zinc loss in urine, which can change your needs. If you take multiple minerals, stagger them across the day.

Do not use long term without labs. High-dose zinc can deplete copper, leading to anemia and neuropathy; monitor Copper and Ceruloplasmin within 8 to 12 weeks. If you already have low copper, unexplained anemia, or neurologic symptoms, avoid until evaluated. Pregnancy and breastfeeding require clinician-guided dosing, since this amount is higher than routine prenatal needs. Stop and reassess if you develop persistent nausea or a metallic taste.