BulkSupplements.com Zinc Gluconate Powder - Zinc 40mg, Zinc Powder - Zinc Supplement for Immune Support - Gluten Free, 285mg per Serving, 5kg (11 lbs) (Pack of 5)

This is a good product with good deal for bulk pricing. I got it because of the immune benefits of zinc directly in mouth, compared with a capsule/tablet which gives zinc but not directly on mucous membranes. But it is very important to take care not to overdose, since the recommended dose is only 1/16 - 1/8 teaspoon. I had a bad experience with this product, but it was my own fault. I had this powder in a mason jar which I labeled with a sharpie. Also I had another bottle with L-tyrosine amino acid bottle which I labeled with a sharpie. Over a period of months, the sharpie wore off. The taste of the zinc powder is totally different than the amino acid Tyrosine. the zinc powder tastes terrible, but L-tyrosine has a neutral taste. Other than that, the powders look the same with around the same texture. It takes a moment of being in your mouth to taste the difference. I thought I was being careful enough since I could easily tell the powders apart based on that but one eventful day I was in a hurry and made a mistake. I put about 2 TABLEspoons of the powder in a glass of water (not an overdose for tyrosine) and I thought it was tyrosine but it was Zinc. Due to the sharpie wearing off, I couldn't tell that way. So I drank the mixture and just as I swollowed I realized it was the ZINC not the tyrosine. Stupid mistake, I know! I'm not in the habit of doing things like that. So, I estimate I took in around 21 grams of zinc gluconate which puts it at least 3 grams of elemental zinc. Definitely a toxic dose. I realized Immediately that I might be in trouble so I looked around to what might help me for the zinc poisoning, and I took around a teaspoon of EDTA powder (to chelate any free zinc) and I found a bunch of activated charcoal pills and took them. The activated charcoal was probably about the best thing I could have done - it probably saved my life. With in around 5 mintues I started vomiting uncontrollably in the bathroom and rapidly became so weak I had to lie down in the bathroom. Then I lost conciousness. Once I woke I felt so terrible that I felt like I was going to die and I could not get up at all. I called to my 9 year old son to call 911. It happened to be his birthday and there was no other adult in the house. He called 911 for me - but it was a traumatic experience for him. By the time the ambulance came, I had such severe muscle cramps all over I was screaming due to excruciating pain. I told them about the zinc, but no one seemed to know what to do about zinc poisoning. The big question was "How much is too much" they got me to the ER and they gave me 2 liters of IV fluids and told me I had a viral infection. There was no reason to think I had a viral infection, but I just think it was easier for them to call it that since they really didn't seem to know what else to do. I did feel better after IV fluids but I think it is really good that I did n't have enough zinc to kill me. If i hadn't taken the activated charcoal, it might have killed me. I realize that I did something stupid here, by accident, and it is not the fault of the company that makes bulk powders. I wanted to mention this story as a warning to take care to use every precaution to not mix up these bulk powders and to not take too much. Labeling with a sharpie is not enough. It's also easy to think that because it is in powder form, that whether you take an 1/8 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon, it doesn't matter that much when it is in powder form, although logically it does matter. Free amino acids like tyrosine are not dangerous if you take too much, but when it comes to things like zinc - where the recommended dose is so small to start with, you need to be EXTRA EXTRA careful. The good thing about this product - it is zinc gluconate which is a chelated form zinc and is safer for overdose compared to a zinc salt - such as zinc chloride; or even zinc oxide. It's possible that if I had taken that much of a zinc salt that it would have killed me on the spot. All in all 5 stars based on the product - but you have to to know that YOU need to take the responsibility of safety on yourself when you buy any bulk powders.

Excellent, no taste

Yeah be careful, like the guy in the other review, make sure you know what you're taking! The stuff looks like and comes in the same bag as book supplements creatine monohydrate. It looks the same as well, micronized texture. I accidentally took a heaping teaspoon, let's say 5 G or 700 mg elemental zinc, and I knew it as soon as I swallowed, that taste.. within a couple of minutes I had drink some water and eaten half a banana, then shoved my finger down my throat to induce vomiting. This worked pretty well, you could taste most of it coming up, and in addition it burned my esophagus (it's corrosive to the gastrointestinal track). Then it was a heavy load in my head, slight headache, major nausea for the next hour, plus diarrhea every 15 minutes for about an hour and a half. Get yourself some maltodextrin and sodium citrate, you can make a better, gentler rehydration formula than the overpriced hydration mixes online. 20 G maltodextrin and 3g sodium citrate per liter. I sipped a couple of liters over 2 hours and felt tremendously better. Now I'm tired and need sleep. Stomach is still a bit irritated but better than it was. I'm not sure if the times helped but I took a couple of those as well. Fun fact, urgent cares can't do IVs! Also chat GPT was more helpful than Google Gemini. The latter wanted me to go immediately to the emergency room. Poison control was helpful, I recommend calling them if you are unsure about anything, and it's free. They will even follow up with you.

BulkSuppliments has always been the one GoTo company for my vitamins. One has to remember that the bulky multivitamins are almost pointless when it comes to the body absorbing everything they have to offer. The reason is that those vitamins contain such a concentrated form of the vitamin/suplement that the body cannot and does absorb it. BulkSupplements, in my opinion, has put tried to make each supplement is body absorbable as possible. And I believe that it shows… I have been taking BulkSupplements for over a year now and have noticed a huge improvement in both my mind and body. Of course it takes time for all supplements to work. They are not wonder drugs but nature’s way to make the body healthy. Please keep in mind that BulkSupplements pride themselves on the quality (and control) of their supplements. Do not be afraid to ask for a report of the product analysis for each batch they distribute. Make them prove to you that their product is the best out there. I have over 30 orders of BulkSupplements under my belt. Their product is the best!

I am a believer in supplementing with Zinc for some years now. I have been a fan of purchasing bulk supplements from this company for a few years now. These are pure, and reasonably priced. My new system since I am supplementing with many bulk items is, I purchased small 75 ml Ziploc containers and add my supplements to these containers once a week. When I get a new bulk item I put it into a small jar with a label identifying what is in the jar, what the benefits are and the daily dose. This has saved me SO much time each day. I am now only pulling out one of these pre filled Ziploc containers once a day. Not spending 10+ minutes daily adding everything to my green smoothie. I am all about the time saving ideas : ) I am 50 years old, look and feel great. I am a believer of eating right, exercising and supplements. This is where I spend my time and money. It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of silver or gold!

Review for BulkSupplements Pure Zinc Gluconate Powder. Great all around. This is so easy to take. I put it in my smoothies. So important to get zinc in your diet and this powered format makes it easy. Here are some of the benefits of taking zinc regularly "Zinc benefits the body in many ways: helps with hormone production, growth and repairment; improves immunity and facilitates digestion. Zinc benefits also include its ability to act as an anti-inflammatory agent, therefore zinc may have significant therapeutic benefits for several common, chronic diseases like fighting cancer or reversing heart disease. Zinc is actually present within all bodily tissue and needed for healthy cell division. It acts like an antioxidant within the body, fighting free-radical damage and slow the aging process. Zinc also has a big impact on hormonal balance, so for this reason, even a small zinc deficiency can result in an increased risk for infertility or diabetes. According to researchers at the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, zinc plays an essential role in numerous biochemical pathways: organ systems, including the integumentary, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems… Zinc deficiency results in dysfunction of both humoral and cell-mediated immunity and increases the susceptibility to infection. (1) Without enough zinc present in your diet, it’s possible to experience negative reactions like frequently getting sick, feeling like you’re always tired and run down, poor concentration, stunted growth, and the inability to heal wounds."

Zinc – In August of 2012, a study was discussed in Psychology Today that examined the role of zinc in children with autism. Nearly 2000 children with autism were tested and 43.5 percent of boys and 52.5 percent of girls in the study were zinc deficient. Researchers speculate that active inflammation and stress cause these children to waste zinc. I was skeptical. I buy this loose, I mix it in my children's drink or whatever food they would eat. I have 3 onnthe spectrum. It WORKS. The zinc has no flavor to it. But be careful, if you give too much they will lose their appetite. Also, don't let them see you or it in their food or drink. They are clever. It also works for children not not in the spectrum. For adults, I have insulin resistance due to PCOS, it helps control blood sugar, it helps with fatigue, it can help you with your energy which in turn helps you lose weight because of its helping your IR your body isn't storing the fat anymore as an emergency reserve. I also suffer from Chronic diarrhea and taking zinc has dramatically improved this. Now I have taken all the other brands of zinc from other companies but inam a true believer in this company. They have the purest brand of vitamins and minerals. They save the frills, sell it to you in bulk and pass the savings to you. If you want to fill them into pills yourself they also sell you empty pills to do that and dose it out. But again, this is tasteless. You don't need to.

I wish I would’ve read the reviews before taking this product. I took a half a teaspoon and end up in the ER. I was so sick I was vomiting and pooping water. My body went numb and tingly. I hope I didn’t do any permanent damage. It’s probably a good product but I think they need to really write in their directions to be careful not to overdose and it would be nice if they put the US measurements in there and not just 284 mg, I was stupid and guest.