Zinc 50 mg
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Zinc
- Licence holder
- Vita Health Products Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 00503169
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 12 May 2008
- Revision date
- 23 September 2026
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- DIN de transition
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Zinc: up to 50 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (1 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 15 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Zinc: up to 50 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. for adults (25 mg a day). Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 50 mg | 50,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose, microcristalline, Glycolate d'amidon sodique
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes de sexe masculin | minimum: 19 years | 1 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Source of mineral, a factor in the maintenance of good health. Source of mineral, a factor in normal growth and development. Source of mineral to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Maintains/supports good health. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. A factor in the maintenance of good health. A factor in normal growth and development Mineral supplement. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in energy metabolism/(and) tissue formation. Helps to maintain/support healthy skin. Helps to maintain/support immune function/the immune system. Helps with immune function/the immune system. Helps to maintain/support healthy bones/hair/nail/(and) skin. Maintains/supports healthy bones/hair/nail/(and) skin. Helps to prevent zinc deficiency. Helps to maintain/support the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, consult a health care professional prior to use.
- Contre-indications
N/A
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 00503169
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
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