Zinc 15mg or 50mg

[melon]

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

[TTC5]

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

[melon]

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?

[TTC5]

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.

[Plum3]

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.

[Plum3]

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

[TTC5]

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.

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

[gizmo77]

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)

[Hobbermittens]

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.

[TTC5]

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