CanPrev CanPrev - Zinc 50 Ultra Immune + Vitamin C, 120 vcaps

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $25.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Highly absorbable forms

Chelated forms your body takes up, instead of oxide that mostly passes through.

Calm and recovery

Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality and everyday stress resilience.

Gentle on digestion

Formulated to skip the laxative effect of cheaper magnesium.

Best suited to: someone fighting off a cold for a few days, people who get stomach upset from zinc oxide or sulfate, someone who wants zinc and vitamin c in one capsule.

What the research supports

This is a zinc bisglycinate chelate capsule providing 50 mg of zinc alongside vitamin C in ascorbic acid form. Zinc at this level supports immune cell activity, wound healing and taste and smell function, while the added vitamin C rounds out general immune support. The bisglycinate chelate form is designed to sit gently on the stomach compared to cheaper zinc salts.

At 50 mg elemental zinc this is well above the Canadian upper tolerable intake of 40 mg per day for adults, and higher than the 15 to 30 mg typically used in short-term immune support studies. This is a dose meant for short, targeted use, not for taking indefinitely alongside a normal diet.

shorter duration of cold symptoms (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis)

Zinc lozenges and capsules started within 24 hours of symptom onset have shown modest reductions in how long a cold lasts in several trials, though results are inconsistent across studies and doses.

immune cell function (evidence: moderate, from human rct, mechanistic)

Zinc is required for normal development and function of immune cells, and deficiency clearly impairs immune response, though evidence that extra zinc above sufficiency boosts immunity further is weaker.

general immune support from vitamin C (evidence: mixed, from human rct, meta-analysis)

Regular vitamin C intake has a small effect on cold duration and severity in most populations, with larger effects seen mainly in people under physical stress.

Read the literature: shorter duration of cold symptoms on PubMed, immune cell function on PubMed, general immune support from vitamin C on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Someone fighting off a cold for a few days

Short courses of 50 mg zinc have been studied for shortening the duration of upper respiratory symptoms when started early.

People who get stomach upset from zinc oxide or sulfate

The bisglycinate chelate form is bound to an amino acid, which tends to be gentler on the gut than cheaper zinc salts.

Someone who wants zinc and vitamin C in one capsule

This combines both actives so you are not juggling two separate bottles during cold season.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone planning to take this every single day long term

A 15 to 25 mg zinc for daily use. 50 mg sits above the 40 mg upper intake for adults, and sustained high zinc lowers copper over months, so this one is built for short runs.

People already taking a multivitamin with zinc in it

Check your multi's zinc content first, since stacking two sources can push you well past the 40 mg upper limit and cause copper deficiency over time.

Anyone on this for more than a few weeks straight

Look for a lower daily maintenance dose in the 15 to 25 mg range instead of a 50 mg product meant for short courses.

What to expect

If you start this at the first sign of a cold, any effect on symptom length would show up within the first few days, not weeks. Taken as general immune insurance without symptoms, zinc and vitamin C are working quietly in the background and you won't feel anything directly.

How it compares

Compared with zinc oxide or zinc sulfate tablets

Bisglycinate chelate is bound to glycine, which generally improves absorption and reduces the nausea some people get from zinc salts. The tradeoff: Chelated zinc products usually cost more per milligram of elemental zinc than oxide or sulfate versions.

Compared with a low-dose daily zinc of 15 mg

At 50 mg this product is built for short, intensive immune support rather than everyday supplementation. The tradeoff: Taking 50 mg daily for extended periods risks exceeding the tolerable upper intake and interfering with copper status.

Product details

Active ingredient

CanPrev - Zinc 50 Ultra Immune + Vitamin C

Ingredient form

vcaps

Servings per container

120

Country of manufacture

Canada

Independent testing

independent laboratories

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

CanPrev

How to take it

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medication.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about CanPrev - Zinc 50 Ultra Immune + Vitamin C

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

Can I return it?

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.