How much is too much zinc?

[CobaltB12]

Bought some 50mg capsules for a small test boost. Already getting 25mg from my multi.

[noxchi]

Shouldn't have done that bro.

If you're getting 25 mg from your multi then you are getting more zinc then you'll ever need.

Remember micronutrients aren't like protein etc. more isn't better, it's easy to get in too much and that's not good for you at all.

The upper limit is set to 40 mg/day, so getting 75 mg is definetly not recommended.

I would strongly sugest just sticking to your multi, 25 mg is a large amount, you don't need anymore, you are probably also taking in a good amount in your diet.

[CobaltB12]

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[CobaltB12]

Shouldn't have done that bro.

If you're getting 25 mg from your multi then you are getting more zinc then you'll ever need.

Remember micronutrients aren't like protein etc. more isn't better, it's easy to get in too much and that's not good for you at all.

The upper limit is set to 40 mg/day, so getting 75 mg is definetly not recommended.

I would strongly sugest just sticking to your multi, 25 mg is a large amount, you don't need anymore, you are probably also taking in a good amount in your diet.

I've been reading of some people taking 100mg without any sides though :/

[FunkymonkAW]

Zinc won't boost your test unless you're deficient.

[Exhausticator]

You're getting plenty through your multivitamin.

30mg daily should be the max.

Also, by supplementing with Zinc alone you are putting yourself at risk of copper depletion.

Since Zinc and Copper work hand in hand with eachother.

Many other vitamins behave similarly. You start over taking one and it depletes it's partner.

Which will result in problems further down the road.

[pu12en12g]

I use it as a MILD A.I.

40mg to 50mg daily for me @ 240lbs so a lower dose should be just fine for you @ 160lbs

[orasis1]

The upper limit for Zinc supplementation for an individual without some sort of chronic Zinc deficiency is 40-50mg's.

If you take a little more than that for a few days it should not be a problem, but, you should not make a habit out of it!

[firstandgoal]

I just bought 50mg zinc and now im scared to take it since there is a possibility of overdosing and losing copper.

I was wondering if I can take it every other day so I don't feel like I wasted it and won't get the side effects?

[ticklemeelbow]

I take a 50 on top of my multi and am fine. Just look up side effects on google to see if you're feeling it.

[Abigail8]

Look into a ZMA this should be safe to take with a multivitamin. Just do not take this with any calcium because they can block eachother out. I take my ZMA before my workout and than my multivitamin at night with my shake or last meal. If you are looking to raise test levels start with a ZMA and than work your way into something like D-Pol and so on.

[firstandgoal]

Look into a ZMA this should be safe to take with a multivitamin. Just do not take this with any calcium because they can block eachother out. I take my ZMA before my workout and than my multivitamin at night with my shake or last meal. If you are looking to raise test levels start with a ZMA and than work your way into something like D-Pol and so on.

aren't you supposed to take ZMA before bed because it makes you sleep better?

[FrogSuitMario]

Inb4 tree fiddy milligrams.

[firstandgoal]

Can Zinc make you lose your hair or make male pattern baldness worse since it increases test levels during sleep?

I read this
http://www.hairlossbuddy.com/22/zinc-and-healthy-hair/

[nyyankees0191]

Can Zinc make you lose your hair or make male pattern baldness worse since it increases test levels during sleep?

I read this
http://www.hairlossbuddy.com/22/zinc-and-healthy-hair/

I seriously doubt zinc has that much of an effect on test levels

[gzk0002]

I use it as a MILD A.I.

40mg to 50mg daily for me @ 240lbs so a lower dose should be just fine for you @ 160lbs

please elaborate on AI properties of zinc...

[project3]

I've been reading of some people taking 100mg without any sides though :/

i used to take 100 mg zinc before i sleep.. got upset stomach in the middle of the night.

[firstandgoal]

I seriously doubt zinc has that much of an effect on test levels

What about hair loss? A lot of guys say Zinc makes them hornier and produce more sperm

[nyyankees0191]

What about hair loss? A lot of guys say Zinc makes them hornier and produce more sperm

I have no clue man, I just find it hard to believe zinc alone could cause such adverse side effects. It's possible as everyone reacts to sups differently. Do you have a family history of hair loss?

[firstandgoal]

I have no clue man, I just find it hard to believe zinc alone could cause such adverse side effects. It's possible as everyone reacts to sups differently. Do you have a family history of hair loss?

Bald uncle on fathers side.

[Abigail8]

ZMA can make you sleep better but the problem with that is night time is the best time to absorb healthy fats and proteins. I drink a protein shake before bed so I cannot take the ZMA because of the calcium. Now if you do not drink a shake or eat any dairy at night feel free to take the ZMA and reap the sleep benefits Hope this helps!

aren't you supposed to take ZMA before bed because it makes you sleep better?