Product Description
Every long run, hard ride, and heavy training session costs you zinc — you're literally sweating it out. And zinc isn't just some background mineral. It drives over 300 enzymatic reactions in your body, including the ones responsible for muscle repair, energy production, and keeping your immune system locked in.
When your zinc levels drop, recovery slows, your immune defenses weaken, and performance follows.
Pure Encapsulations Zinc 30 delivers 30mg of zinc picolinate — one of the most bioavailable forms of zinc available — so your body actually absorbs and uses what you take.
Faster Muscle Repair and Recovery – Zinc is essential for protein synthesis, the process your muscles depend on to rebuild after hard efforts. Adequate zinc levels also support testosterone, growth hormone, and IGF-1 — three key hormones that drive muscle recovery and adaptation to training.
Stronger Immune Defense During Heavy Training – Intense training temporarily suppresses your immune system, and that's when zinc steps up. It supports the function of T-cells and other immune cells that keep you healthy through peak training blocks and race season.
Sustained Energy and Endurance – Zinc plays a direct role in how your body metabolizes carbs, proteins, and fats for fuel. It's also a key component of carbonic anhydrase, the enzyme in your red blood cells responsible for clearing CO2 during hard efforts — keeping your muscles firing efficiently when it matters most.
How to Use Pure Encapsulations Zinc 30
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal for optimal absorption. Many athletes prefer taking zinc with dinner or before bed to support overnight muscle recovery.
Pro tip: Avoid taking zinc at the same time as calcium, iron, or copper supplements, as these can compete for absorption.
Supplement Facts
60 Servings
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Serving Per Container: 60
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Zinc (as zinc picolinate) 30mg | ** | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Daily Value (DV) not established
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Pure Encapsulations Zinc 30 FAQ's
Everything you need to know before getting started.
You lose zinc through sweat every time you train. Research shows that endurance athletes are at significantly higher risk for zinc deficiency, especially those following high-carb, lower-protein diets. Low zinc can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, and slower recovery.
Zinc picolinate is zinc bonded to picolinic acid, which makes it one of the most easily absorbed forms of zinc. This means more of what you take actually gets used by your body compared to lower-quality zinc forms like zinc oxide.
Yes. At 30mg per day, this supplement is well within the safe range for long-term daily use. Pure Encapsulations uses hypoallergenic, vegan ingredients with no unnecessary fillers, making it one of the cleanest zinc supplements available.
Absolutely. Zinc is required for protein synthesis — the process that repairs and rebuilds muscle tissue after training. It also supports healthy levels of testosterone and growth hormone, both critical for adaptation and recovery.