Zinc: a quiet ally for your skin, hair, and immunity

Zinc: a trace element worth knowing about

Zinc in your diet

Zinc is found in many everyday foods, with varying bioavailability depending on their origin. Animal sources provide zinc that is relatively well absorbed, while plant sources contain compounds that can limit its assimilation. A varied diet helps to cover requirements, but certain life stages or dietary patterns can make it harder to reach adequate intake.

Good to know: plant-based zinc is often less well absorbed than animal-based zinc, due to the presence of phytates. Varying your sources and choosing a well-absorbed form such as bisglycinate can help support your intake.

Zinc as a supplement: the bisglycinate form

Zinc supplements come in several forms: gluconate, citrate, oxide, and bisglycinate. The latter, known as chelated zinc, binds zinc to an amino acid and stands out for its bioavailability, digestive gentleness and absorption. That is why we chose it for Zinc Mama and our maternity formulas. You can support your intake with just one capsule a day, easy to incorporate into your routine, alongside a balanced diet.

Zinc throughout the journey of motherhood

Micronutrient needs change throughout the different stages of life. Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, which is why it features in our formulas from the baby planning phase through to the postpartum period. After giving birth, as the body recovers, maintaining normal skin and hair becomes especially meaningful. Depending on your stage, you can opt for a comprehensive formula or a targeted zinc supplement on its own. It is also compatible with our keratin supplement for hair.

Did you know: unlike some other minerals, the body does not have a true zinc reserve. A regular intake, through diet and a supplement when needed, therefore helps maintain good zinc status on a daily basis.

Precautions

A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Follow the recommended daily dose and keep products out of reach of children. Prolonged intake of zinc at high doses may interfere with the absorption of other minerals such as copper: it is advisable not to combine multiple sources without professional guidance.

Sources: EFSA, authorised health claims relating to zinc (skin, hair, nails, immune system, fertility, DNA, oxidative stress). ANSES, nutritional reference values for zinc.