Zinc
Deeply involved in testosterone synthesis, immunity, and wound healing. Men lose zinc through sweat and can run low; watch the balance with copper.
Typical dose
15–30mg per day
Timing
With a meal for stable absorption
Monthly cost (approx.)
~$3
Primary goals
health · hypertrophy
Scientific Evidence
Papers Forgestack cites for Zinc recommendations. Each link goes to PubMed or an official society source.
- ReviewTier 2
Prasad 2013 · PubMed / Source
- ReviewTier 2
Wessels et al. 2017 · PubMed / Source
- RCTTier 2
Prasad et al. 1996 · PubMed / Source
Side Effects & Cautions
- common
Nausea when taken on an empty stomach — take with food
- rare
Copper deficiency from chronic intake above 40mg/day
Consult a physician or pharmacist if in doubt. Forgestack does not provide medical advice.
Interactions
Tetracycline / quinolone antibiotics
Reduced absorption — separate doses by 2+ hours.
Calcium, iron, magnesium
Large concurrent doses compete for absorption.
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Whether this supplement should be your top priority depends on your goal and current stack.