EXAMPLES OF RESULTS OF CONSUMERLAB.COM TESTING OF ZINC SUPPLEMENTS
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Product Name
(Labeled Amount of Elemental Zinc [form] per Unit)
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Company (Dist. =
Distributor Mfd. =
Manu-
facturer
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Daily Dose of Elemental Zinc
(Based on Label)
Daily Serving
Amount of Zinc
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— TEST RESULTS —
(See How Products Were Evaluated) |
OVERALL RESULTS:
APPROVED
(Passed)
or
NOT
APPROVED
(Failed) |
Amount of Zinc
 = Contained Labeled Amount
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Lead Conta-
mination
= Accept-
able Levels of Lead*** |
Broke Apart
Pro-
perly
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| Liquid and Pills: |
 Nature Made® Zinc 30 mg (30 mg per tablet, 1 per day)
Ingredients |
Dist. by Nature Made Nutritional products |
1 tablet per day
30 mg1 |
APPROVED
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Puritan's Pride® Chelated Zinc 25 mg (25 mg zinc [from zinc gluconate] per tablet)*
Ingredients
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Mfd. by Puritans Pride, Inc |
1 tablet per day
25 mg1 |
APPROVED
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Puritan's Pride® Picolinate Zinc 25 mg (25 mg zinc [from zinc picolinate] per caplet,)*
Ingredients
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Mfd. by Puritans Pride, Inc |
1 caplet per day
25 mg1 |
APPROVED
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Vitamin World® Naturally Inspired™ Chelated Zinc 50 mg (50 mg zinc [from zinc gluconate] per caplet)*
Ingredients
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Mfd. by Vitamin World, Inc |
1 caplet per day
50 mg1 |
APPROVED
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*Tested through CL's Voluntary Certification Program prior to, at time of, or after initial posting of this Product Review.
*** Limits: Lead — 0.5 mcg per day;
1. May exceed the Upper Tolerable Intake Level (UL) for specific age groups. ULs: 7 mg for children ages 1 to 3, 12 mg for those 4 to 8, 23 mg for those 9 to 13, 34 mg for those 14 to 18, and 40 mg for individuals 19 years and older. (see Concerns and Cautions) |
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The information contained in this report is based on the compilation and review of information from product labeling and analytical testing. CL applies what it believes to be the most appropriate testing methods and standards. The information in this report does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of CL, its officers or employees. CL cannot assure the accuracy of information provided to it by third parties. Liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in this report is hereby disclaimed. |
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