The Claim
The bioavailability of commonly used inorganic or chelated zinc compounds (zinc oxide, zinc sulphate, zinc gluconate, zinc acetate, zinc citrate, zinc orotate) does not differ appreciably in male rats fed a high phytic acid diet, as evidenced by similar growth and zinc concentration outcomes.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Different types of zinc supplements work about the same in male rats eating a diet high in phytic acid, because they grew similarly and had similar zinc levels in their bodies.
See the scientific wording
Bioavailability of commonly used inorganic or chelated zinc compounds (zinc oxide, zinc sulphate, zinc gluconate, zinc acetate, zinc citrate, zinc orotate) does not differ appreciably in male rats fed a high phytic acid diet, based on similar growth and zinc concentration outcomes.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at the same zinc types as the claim and found they worked about the same in rats, just like the claim says.
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