Zinc Bisglycinate Tablets with Copper

Zinc tablets help support immune function, skin health, wound healing, and normal testosterone levels. Zinc also contributes to cognitive function, vision, and fertility. It’s essential for enzyme activity in the body and plays a role in protecting cells from oxidative stress. It’s also very important for men’s health, having a highly protective effect on the prostate.

Zinc bisglycinate is a highly absorbable form of zinc, used to support immunity, skin repair, hormonal balance, and antioxidant protection. The bisglycinate form is chelated with the amino acid glycine, making it gentle on the stomach and ideal for people with sensitive digestion or absorption issues.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency can include frequent infections, poor wound healing, hair thinning, skin rashes, loss of taste or smell, and white spots on the nails. In severe cases, it may cause fatigue, low mood, or impaired immune response. Deficiency is more common in people who eat restricted diets, have digestive conditions or suffer chronic illness.

Yes, daily zinc supplementation is safe for most adults when taken at 50mg daily for 6 months or at a lower dose of 25mg for longer time periods. It’s often used during winter months or times of stress to support immune defences. Long-term high doses should be avoided unless advised by a doctor.

Zinc can be taken at any time of day, but it’s best absorbed on an empty stomach or between meals. If it causes nausea, take it with food. Many people find it convenient to take in the morning, but the key is consistency. Avoid taking zinc with high-calcium or iron-rich meals, as they go through the same uptake pathway and therefore compete for absorption.

Zinc bisglycinate is generally better absorbed and gentler on the stomach than zinc citrate. While both forms are bioavailable, bisglycinate is a chelated form that may offer superior absorption, especially for people with gut sensitivity or those needing higher doses.

High doses of zinc over time can interfere with copper absorption, potentially leading to copper deficiency. Taking zinc with a small amount of added copper helps maintain a healthy mineral balance and prevents this side effect, especially in long-term supplementation.

Too much zinc can cause nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and headaches. Long-term excessive intake may lower immunity, reduce copper levels, and disrupt iron absorption. The NHS recommends taking a maximum of 25mg of zinc per day from supplements unless advised otherwise by a doctor.

Zinc can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics (like tetracyclines and quinolones), penicillamine (used for rheumatoid arthritis), and some thyroid medications. Always space zinc and prescription medicines by at least two hours, and check with a pharmacist if you’re on regular medication.

VitaBright supplements are produced in state-of-the-art, BRC accredited grade AA, UK manufacturing facilities. We manufacture to GMP standards - the same as pharmaceutical medicines - which means our process involves batch testing, rigorous record-keeping, and inspections by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). We use only the finest ingredients sourced from leading global suppliers, double seal all bottles, and have ingredients independently tested for heavy metals to further guarantee our supplement quality or safety.