Zinc disucssed

[Mike Arnold]

Mike,

What form of zinc do you find most effective and, what dose do you recommend?

Zinc Picolinate is good, but I prefer Zinc Orotate. Not only does it have an impressive absorption rate into the bloodstream, but one overlooked and equally important aspect of zinc supplementation is the product's ability to be absorbed by cell membranes. If it isn't efficiently absorbed by the cells, it really doesn't matter how much of it gets past the digestive barrier.

Research by Dr. Hans Neiper suggests that zinc orotate may be the most easily absorbed form of zinc into cell membranes. He found that zinc orotate molecules had a greater neutral charge than other types of zinc, which allowed them to pass through these membranes more easily. As a result, greater quantities of zinc are able to reach its intended target (the cell), producing superior results.

As Doctor Edward Group explains "Orotates are the mineral salts of orotic acid, a natural substance found in our bodies, dairy products, and other food. Orotates are part of a system of electrolyte carriers that distribute minerals throughout the body. Some orotate molecules can pass through cell membranes without breaking apart, allowing them to be absorbed very efficiently. Because they’re absorbed so well, they make a fantastic delivery system for minerals."


Furthermore, aside from zinc's basic functions in the body, different forms of may provide different benefits and more or less side effects. One additional advantage of zinc orotate is its mild effect on the digestive system (it doesn't cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, etc) like many other forms of zinc can.

 

[kingpeon]

Was just about to mention the zinc orotate.

Found out about it from Ali Kuoppala over at AnabolicMen.com.

I don't notice much difference from L-OptiZinc though. I use both just for shits and giggles.

 

[Nyoco]

If you have stomach issues such as myself Zinc Carnosine seems like a very good option, I plan to try it once I run out of Opti-Zinc. This article talks about it and other forms of Zinc:

The Magic Bullet Supplement for Stomach Issues - Zinc Carnosine

 

[Mike Arnold]

If you have stomach issues such as myself Zinc Carnosine seems like a very good option, I plan to try it once I run out of Opti-Zinc. This article talks about it and other forms of Zinc:

The Magic Bullet Supplement for Stomach Issues - Zinc Carnosine

Zinc orotate is fine on the stomach too...one of the few types that is.