Zinc 15mg or 50mg

I am looking at multi-vitamins and most of them have Zinc @ 15mg which is 100% of DV. My DH is taking a multi-vitamin that has 15mg already.. I am now little hesitant to give more than daily recommended value. He is also taking CoQ10. Why is everyone here considering taking more than 15mg....i think suggested amount is 50mg....

I am being cautious about what I am giving my DH as he really doesn't care so it makes it even harder for me as I have to watch everything I am making him take for this sway:)

I take 50mg Zinc as it doesn't come any smaller than that. So does DH.

I bought a 15mg today... but still it will add up to 30mg including the amount in multi-vitamins... do you know what happens if we overdoes Zinc?

Can you cut the tablet in half? I just had a google and it said anything over 150mg can cause an overdose and symtoms can be nausea, heartburn and mouthsores just to name a few.

My DH takes 25mg. Originally I was giving him two tablets, so 50mg but Atomic only recommends 25mg. I have it in my notes somewhere as to why but I can't seem to find it at the moment.

TTC5, I get Cenovis brand and they are 25mg.

I only take 8mg, the amount in my prenatal vitamin.

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Originally Posted by Bec

My DH takes 25mg. Originally I was giving him two tablets, so 50mg but Atomic only recommends 25mg. I have it in my notes somewhere as to why but I can't seem to find it at the moment.

TTC5, I get Cenovis brand and they are 25mg.

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Oh I will have to ask for those then! TY!

dh takes 50mg, but what Bec said is true, atomic suggests 25mg. i think too much zinc wasnt good for something..fiorgot. and dw defly dont need that much zinc..(dh 's body is larger so they can take more)

Atomic says too much zinc is bad for blue and may sway pink. I was giving my DH 1/2 a 50mg tab every other day plus what was in his multi vitamin.

Oh no we have been having 50mg of zinc every day to every 2nd day sometimes!!??