ZincUpdated 2 days ago

Why does Vitals⁺ include Zinc?

Zinc is essential for a wide range of body functions—from immunity and cognition to skin and reproductive health. But its absorption can be affected by diet, especially plant-based diets rich in phytates (found in whole grains and legumes).

Vitals⁺ provides 7.5mg of Zinc as zinc citrate dihydrate—a gentle, well-absorbed form that delivers 75% of your daily recommended intake (NRV) to ensure effective support without excess.

🤔 What does Zinc actually do?

Zinc supports more systems in the body than almost any other mineral. It:

• Contributes to normal immune function, keeping your defences resilient

• Supports cognitive performance, including memory and concentration

• Plays a role in fertility and reproduction, by regulating hormone function and sperm health

• Supports skin healing and cell division, which is vital for growth and repair

EFSA’s review highlights its role in over 2,500 zinc finger proteins involved in DNA transcription, immune modulation, and cell signalling.

🤔 Why this form—and why this dose?

We use zinc citrate dihydrate, a highly bioavailable form that’s gentle on digestion and well-absorbed even in plant-based diets, where zinc can be harder to obtain due to phytate interference.

Our 7.5mg dose matches the Population Reference Intake (PRI) for adult women, and supports men too, especially when combined with zinc from food. This dose is designed to avoid exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of 25mg/day while still being impactful.

🔎 Want to explore the science?

EFSA’s Scientific Opinion on Zinc outlines why zinc is essential for immune function, cognition, and development, and sets out safe, effective intake levels for all life stages.