BulkSupplements.com Zinc Orotate
Brand: BulkSupplements.com · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: The evidence shows that calcium is a well-studied mineral for bone health, but the data provided here is for calcium—not for zinc orotate. The specific product you asked about, BulkSupplements.com Zinc Orotate, has no available data in the provided records. For the ingredient calcium specifically, the data supports its role in bone mineralization and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. However, because this product contains zinc orotate, not calcium, the data below applies to a different ingredient.
How it works
Calcium acts as a master regulator for your body’s structural framework. It supports bone density through bone mineralization and helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. Think of it as the building block your skeleton relies on every day. For zinc orotate specifically, data on its mechanism is not available.
Safety profile
The FDA received 592,059 adverse event reports total for all dietary supplements in the data. For calcium specifically, safety concerns include that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. High levels of calcium in the blood and urine 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 report counts for calcium alone are not provided separately. For the zinc orotate product, side effect data is not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Since the product you asked about is zinc orotate, and the only data provided is for calcium, I cannot make a specific recommendation for zinc orotate based on the available information. If you are considering calcium supplements, start with a standard dose and be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. For zinc orotate, consult a healthcare provider because data on its effects, safety, and dosing is not available in the provided records.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 500.0 Gram(s) 17.6 Oz(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- 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