Nutrients · mg

Zinc

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, and your sense of taste and smell. Excess from supplements can interfere with copper, hence the upper limit.

How much you need

Recommended intake (adults)8 mg (women) / 11 mg (men)
Tolerable upper limit40 mg

Values are for general adults and vary by age, sex, and life stage. S8D personalizes the exact target to your profile.

Where to get it

  • Meat & shellfish (oysters)
  • Legumes
  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Whole grains

Common questions

How much Zinc do adults need?

Most adults need 8 mg (women) / 11 mg (men) of Zinc (measured in mg). The exact target depends on age, sex, and life stage — S8D personalizes it to your profile.

What is the tolerable upper limit for Zinc?

The tolerable upper limit is 40 mg. Staying under it avoids the risks of excess intake; S8D never builds a day that exceeds any nutrient's upper limit.

Which foods are high in Zinc?

Good sources include Meat & shellfish (oysters), Legumes, Seeds, Nuts, Whole grains.

Why does Zinc matter?

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, and your sense of taste and smell. Excess from supplements can interfere with copper, hence the upper limit.

Hit your Zinc target automatically

S8D computes a daily smoothie that meets every nutrient RDA — including Zinc — without exceeding any upper limit.