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Zinc

Studied for: Infection - Antibiotic · Depression

Infection - Antibiotic

What the research found

Adjunctive acne control Daily oral doses evaluated across multiple trials, with higher doses showing greater clinical response

Side effects reported

gastrointestinal upset

References

Shields2023

Depression

What the research found

Provisionally recommended as a nutritional add-on. Mechanism: Upregulates BDNF and acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist.Mixed or Weak Evidence

References

Not yet listed

Not medical advice

Trials are run on specific people, for specific reasons, over a set period. Your medications, conditions and bloodwork can change what is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.