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Zinc
The overall rating for zinc is 1.8 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.
Table of Contents
- Articles
- Simple Report
- Detailed Report
- Overall Effectiveness Rating
- Research Rating
- Products Containing Zinc
- Claim Ratings
- References
Articles
Zinc Simple Report
Zinc Detailed Report
Overall Effectiveness Rating
The overall effectiveness rating for zinc is 1.8 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for zinc as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the effectiveness rating?
Research Rating for Zinc
There are 6 studies in the database on zinc; the research rating is 30. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for zinc as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the research rating?
Products Containing Zinc
| Products Names | Amount of Zinc |
|---|---|
| Test Anabolic Surge | 10mg |
| Male Boost | 30mg |
| SHUT-I | 40mg |
| Abomination | 15mg |
| PX for Her | 50mg |
| Full list of all 516 products containing Zinc. |
Claim Ratings
The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.
| Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| decrease body fat |
| Performance Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| improve cycling performance | improve muscular endurance | increase strength |
| Hormone Function Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| increase testosterone |
| Immune Health Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| improve immune function |