EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
8.8/10
TOP TIER

Confidence: 100%

Carlson - Zinc, 15 mg, Zinc Supplement, Zinc Gluconate, Immune Support & Skin Health, Zinc Tablets, Antioxidant, Zinc Capsules, 100 Tablets

Carlson - Zinc, 15 mg, Zinc Supplement, Zinc Gluconate, Immune Support & Skin Health, Zinc Tablets, Antioxidant, Zinc Capsules

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Decision summary

CONSIDERTOP TIER

A strong option overall. Its main value comes from evidence quality, but the listed weaknesses are still worth checking…

Best for

People looking for a strong all-around option with minimal compromises.

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You need a very specific optimization beyond what the current scoring output captures.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

8.4/10

Generally solid dosing

Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).

Score summary

Zinc: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A). The main limitation is that calcium: below clinically studied range.

Strengths

Zinc: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)

Weaknesses

Calcium: below clinically studied range

Final verdict

A strong option overall. Its main value comes from evidence quality, but the listed weaknesses are still worth checking before buying.

Ingredient Analysis & Evidence

A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.

✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence

Dose is within the optimal/effective range. A clear strength: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Singh & Das Cochrane review zinc for common cold

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • 2011

PMID: 22553186.0

RCT

Prasad et al. RCT zinc supplementation and testosterone in elderly men

Nutrition • 1996

PMID: 8875519.0

⚠ Strong evidence exists, but dose is below effective threshold

Dose is below the minimum effective threshold. A clear drag on the formula: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Tang et al. meta-analysis calcium supplementation and fracture risk

BMJ • 2007

PMID: 17720017.0

Carlson - Zinc, 15 mg, Zinc Supplement, Zinc Gluconate, Immune Support & Skin Health, Zinc Tablets, Antioxidant, Zinc Capsules, 100 Tablets

Carlson - Zinc, 15 mg, Zinc Supplement, Zinc Gluconate, Immune Support & Skin Health, Zinc Tablets, Antioxidant, Zinc Capsules, 100 Tablets

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Calcium dose looks below clinically effective levels

Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.

Warning

Methodology

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