BulkSupplements.com Zinc Oxide
Brand: BulkSupplements.com · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that zinc oxide supplements, like those from BulkSupplements.com, are a standard form of zinc used to support immune function. However, the data provided does not contain specific information about zinc oxide itself. The only ingredient data available is for calcium, which is not the primary ingredient in this product. Therefore, our assessment must focus on what the data actually provides. For zinc-specific benefits, data is not available from the provided sources.
How it works
Based on the data provided, we can only discuss the mechanism of calcium, not zinc. Calcium supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Since your product is zinc oxide, these mechanisms do not apply directly to your supplement. For how zinc works, data is not available from the provided sources.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for zinc oxide or BulkSupplements.com are not provided [FDA data]. For the ingredient calcium, side effects include constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. However, these side effects are for calcium, not for zinc oxide. For zinc oxide-specific side effects, data is not available from the provided sources.
Our recommendation
Without specific data on zinc oxide from the provided sources, we cannot make a confident recommendation for this product. You should consult a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially one for which safety and efficacy data is not provided. The evidence shows that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates and levothyroxine, but this interaction is not directly relevant to your zinc oxide supplement [NIH ODS]. Data is not available to support a specific recommendation for BulkSupplements.com Zinc Oxide.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Gram(s) 3.5 oz |
| 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