Country Life Zinc 50 mg
Brand: Country Life · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Country Life Zinc 50 mg provides a high dose of zinc, but our assessment must focus on the primary ingredient in the data provided: calcium. For calcium specifically, the data shows it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular health [NIH ODS]. However, we cannot confirm the specific benefits of a 50 mg zinc product using the calcium data provided. Data not available for zinc-specific effects from this dataset.
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder and a signal regulator. It supports bone density through mineral deposition and helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. For the Country Life Zinc 50 mg product, you should know that the mechanism of zinc is not provided in the current data. Data not available for zinc mechanism.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports for all supplements in the database. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data not available for side effects specific to zinc from this dataset.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Because the data provided focuses on calcium rather than zinc, we cannot make a specific recommendation for Country Life Zinc 50 mg based on this data. For calcium, the data supports a role in bone and nerve health, but you should be cautious about high intakes and potential medication interactions [NIH ODS]. If you are considering this zinc supplement, we advise consulting your healthcare provider, as the specific safety and efficacy data for zinc are not available in the provided information.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 Tablet(s) |
| Market Status | Off 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