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Zinc Carnosine

What is Zinc Carnosine?

A chelated compound of zinc and L-carnosine (PepZin GI) that releases slowly in the stomach to support gut-lining repair.

How Zinc Carnosine works

Adheres to and slowly releases zinc at the gastric lining, promoting mucosal cell repair and reducing gut permeability.

Benefits & uses

  • Supports stomach/gut lining repair
  • Reduces gut permeability ('leaky gut')
  • Eases mild gastric discomfort
  • Approved in Japan for gastric ulcers

Common uses: Gut lining support, leaky gut, gastric discomfort, ulcer support.

Recovery

Zinc Carnosine dosage

Typical dose
75 mg twice daily (150 mg/day), before meals

Zinc Carnosine side effects

  • Generally well tolerated

Commonly stacked with

L-GlutamineProbiotics

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