Swanson Premium Brand Zinc Citrate 50 mg
Brand: Swanson Premium Brand · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that you are asking about a specific product — Swanson Premium Brand Zinc Citrate 50 mg — but the data provided is for calcium, not zinc. Because of this mismatch, our assessment must be clear: we cannot apply the provided calcium data to a zinc supplement. Data on zinc citrate 50 mg from this specific brand is not available in the information we have to work with.
How it works
Based solely on the data provided, the ingredient discussed is calcium. Calcium supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation by helping your body deposit minerals into bone and allowing muscles to relax after contraction [NIH ODS]. However, this mechanism does not apply to zinc citrate, which is the actual ingredient in the product you asked about. Data on how zinc citrate works is not available in the provided information.
Safety profile
The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but this number is not specific to either calcium or zinc citrate [FDA data]. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood and urine levels of calcium can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Side effect data for zinc citrate 50 mg is not available in the provided data.
Our recommendation
Because the data provided covers calcium, not zinc, we cannot offer a recommendation for Swanson Premium Brand Zinc Citrate 50 mg. The information needed to evaluate this specific product — its benefits, risks, and proper dosing — is not available. For your safety, consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement, especially at a 50 mg dose of zinc, which is well above the typical recommended dietary allowance.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Swanson Premium Brand |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Capsule(s) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
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- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide