Country Life Chelated Zinc 50 mg
Brand: Country Life · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a critical mineral for bone health, but the specific product you are asking about — Country Life Chelated Zinc 50 mg — contains zinc, not calcium. Data for calcium is provided, but data for zinc from this specific product is limited. For calcium, our assessment is that it supports bone density and neuromuscular function, but high intakes carry notable risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it also plays a key role in muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For the zinc product you asked about, specific mechanism data is not available in the provided information.
Safety profile
For calcium, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood or urine calcium levels can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for this product are not available [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Data not available for Country Life Chelated Zinc 50 mg specifically. For calcium, we recommend you do not exceed the established upper intake levels and consult your doctor before supplementing, especially if you take medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, or levothyroxine, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS]. Without specific data on this zinc product, we cannot provide a confident recommendation for it.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Tablet(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