{"product_id":"zinc-bloom","title":"Zinc Bloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Zinc Bloom Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc Bloom is a daily zinc food supplement. Zinc is a single mineral with an established Nutrient Reference Value in the United Kingdom, which means the amount in a serving can be shown as a percentage of an agreed daily reference figure — and that percentage is a far more useful thing to compare than a bare milligram number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Zinc Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is a dietary trace mineral. \"Trace\" here means the amounts involved are small, measured in milligrams rather than in the larger quantities associated with minerals such as calcium or magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt occurs in a range of foods: shellfish, meat, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts, seeds and wholegrains. Dietary intake from plant sources tends to be lower than from animal sources, partly because compounds called phytates — found in wholegrains and pulses — bind to zinc and reduce how much of it is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePicolinate, Citrate, Gluconate, Oxide — What The Form Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with every mineral, zinc is never supplied on its own. It is bound to another compound, and that partner is what you see on the label: zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc bisglycinate, zinc oxide, or a blend of several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo consequences follow, and they are the practical reason to read past the front of the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, \u003cstrong\u003ethe compound weight is not the zinc weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. A product listing 50 mg of a zinc compound does not provide 50 mg of zinc. The figure you want is elemental zinc, and a good label states it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the forms differ in how readily they dissolve and in how people tend to tolerate them, particularly on an empty stomach. This is why zinc is one of the minerals where \"take with food\" appears so often in directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Zinc And Copper Are Often Mentioned Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will sometimes see copper included in a zinc supplement, or discussed alongside it. This is because zinc and copper are absorbed through overlapping routes, and sustained high zinc intake is one of the standard reasons given for keeping an eye on copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reason to pay attention to the amount you are taking rather than to assume more is better — and a reason not to exceed the recommended daily dose printed on any supplement pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits Into Your Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is generally taken with a meal, which makes it easy to anchor to something you already do. It is a daily habit rather than an occasional one, and the pack is small enough to keep wherever that habit happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get In Each Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a straightforward daily zinc supplement, and who want to see which form of zinc is inside and how much elemental zinc a serving provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is zinc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dietary trace mineral, found in shellfish, meat, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts, seeds and wholegrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"elemental zinc\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe amount of zinc itself in a serving, as distinct from the total weight of the zinc compound. It is the figure worth comparing between products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between zinc picolinate, citrate and gluconate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are different compounds that zinc is bound to. They differ in how much elemental zinc they carry by weight, how readily they dissolve, and how people tend to tolerate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do some zinc products include copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause zinc and copper are absorbed through overlapping routes, and copper is commonly considered alongside sustained zinc intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take zinc with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinc is one of the minerals most often suggested to be taken with a meal. Follow the directions given on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do plant-based diets sometimes provide less zinc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhytates, found in wholegrains and pulses, bind to zinc and reduce how much of it is available from those foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it alongside other BLOOMLY products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people take more than one supplement in the same routine. Follow the directions for each product separately, and do not exceed the recommended daily dose of any of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check with my doctor before taking it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before starting any food supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365 tablets per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-Based Binding Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Zinc Picolinate, Zinc Citrate, Zinc Glycinate, Copper Glycinate, Plant-Based Anti-Caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (1 tablet)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Zinc Picolinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Zinc Glycinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Zinc Citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Zinc Compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96.3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Providing Elemental Zinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Glycinate (Elemental)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value. ** NRV not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 tablet daily with your largest meal of the day and a full glass of water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLOOMLY","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":47683215687842,"sku":"BLM-ZNC-1P","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs","offer_id":47683215720610,"sku":"BLM-ZNC-2P","price":19.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Packs","offer_id":47683215753378,"sku":"BLM-ZNC-4P","price":39.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1423\/8626\/files\/zinc-bloom-white-2048.jpg?v=1789909973","url":"https:\/\/bloomlygeeks.com\/products\/zinc-bloom","provider":"BLOOMLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}