INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Zinc
An essential mineral supporting normal cellular metabolism and signaling.
IN GOLDMIND:FOCUS
15 mg zinc
As zinc bisglycinate chelate
Role in the formula
Zinc is an essential mineral involved in normal cellular metabolism and signaling. Goldmind:Focus provides 15 mg per daily serving.
Dose context
Goldmind:Focus provides 15 mg elemental zinc per daily serving.
The U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance is 11 mg per day for adult men and 8 mg per day for adult women. The adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 40 mg per day from all sources.
Zinc and copper
Higher zinc intake can interfere with copper absorption. Goldmind:Focus provides 0.9 mg copper alongside 15 mg zinc to account for mineral balance.
Evidence context
Adequate zinc status matters for normal physiology, including nervous-system function. In generally well-nourished adults, supplementation above adequate nutritional status has not shown a consistent cognitive benefit.
Safety & use
Consider total zinc intake from other supplements and fortified products. If you take medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing, discuss the product with a healthcare professional before use.
Selected references
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.
- Maylor EA, Simpson EEA, Secker DL, et al. Effects of zinc supplementation on cognitive function in healthy middle-aged and older adults: the ZENITH study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2006;61(11):1196–1203.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.