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Zinc PicolinatevsIodine (Kelp)

CLINICAL COMPARISON // CHEMGRADE DATABASE

Compound Profile Comparison

Metric

Zinc Picolinate

Iodine (Kelp)

Chemical ID

I (Atomic 53)

Bio-Availability

High

Medium

Half-Life

280 Days

2 Days

Vendor

Thorne

NOW Foods

Price

$18.00

$9.99

Goal-by-Goal Analysis

Hormonal Balance

Zinc Picolinate

Dosage15-30mg

TimingWith heavy meal

Efficacy Score

8.2/10

⚠️ Do not take on empty stomach.

Iodine (Kelp)

Dosage150-200mcg

TimingMorning

Efficacy Score

8.6/10

⚠️ Monitor TSH levels.

Verdict

Iodine (Kelp) scores 0.4 points higher for hormonal (8.6 vs 8.2). Medium bioavailability gives it a pharmacokinetic advantage.

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$18.00

Vendor: Thorne

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$9.99

Vendor: NOW Foods

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* This comparison is for educational purposes only. ChemGrade does not provide medical advice. Efficacy scores are based on aggregated clinical literature and are not a substitute for professional guidance.