Zinc above 40 mg/day depletes copper and suppresses immunity. Long-term 50+ mg/day without copper causes anemia. Check your dose across 5 global standards.
High zinc long-term can impair copper absorption and immune function.
| Standard | RDA | Upper Limit (UL) |
|---|---|---|
| US (FDA) | 11 mg | 40 mg |
| EU (EFSA) | 11 mg | 40 mg |
| AU (TGA) | 11 mg | 40 mg |
| CN (CNS) | 12.5 mg | 40 mg |
| JP (MHLW) | 10 mg | 40 mg |
RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowance. UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level. Exceeding the UL long-term may cause the toxicity symptoms described above.
Short-term: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach cramps. Long-term: copper deficiency, anemia, weakened immunity, and lowered "good" HDL cholesterol. The UL is 40 mg/day. Taking more than 50 mg/day long-term without copper supplementation is risky.
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