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Mark, UK Apr 17th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Inexpensive. Cons: Didn't do anything. Bottom Line: Took 2x50mg daily for 2 months, noticed no difference. I doubt I was deficient to begin with but I thought I would give it a go anyway. Only made me feel nauseous if I left the pill on my tounge for a little while before swallowing and this feeling would only last a few seconds anyway. Recommended: No Usage: Mark has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 4.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, PA Apr 12th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: very effective, cheap, and easy. Cons: can make you ill. Bottom Line: When I first started using this, it was a miracle. After awhile, my acne was becoming as bad as it previously was so I decided to up the dosage. It`s nine months after I started taking it, and I`m now showing alot of the symptoms of having too much zinc. I took 100 milligrams (not including whatever is in my multivitamin) when you really should only take 45. I have no energy, my heart beats so fast I feel like I might die, I have dizzy spells, and it may have caused an iron deficiency. However, if you don`t over do it it`s definitely worth using. Although it did cause a great decrease in my acne, I`ve continued using it and it all came back. Now, if I skip taking it a day I break out. When I lower my dosage, I`ll probably break out badly. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jonny M, UK Apr 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I'm 25 and I've had bad skin since I was 16. I'd long given up trying to cure the problem, but I started taking multivitamins (A to Zinc) and noticed a HUGE improvement in my skin. Its never been so clear. Cons: Skin is a little dry Bottom Line: I started with multivitamins and realised it must have been the zinc content (as little as 5mg) that was doing the trick. I've recently complemented them with 15mg zinc tablets. I think those who are taking 25+ - esp. like 100mg - are taking too much. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jonny M has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 3.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Nicole, MB,Canada Apr 8th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works very well. I have only been using for about a week, but so far have had great results. Started out at 50mg/day. I increased to 100mg a few days ago and it made a huge difference. Cons: None so far. Hope it stays that way!! Bottom Line: I've been dealing with acne for about 13 years and have seriously tried everything. Accutane was the only thing that worked really well, but I'm sure as many of you know, about a month after stopping it the pimples come right back (usually in full force). It's also something I don't want to keep putting in my system. The first few days of taking the zinc were actually quite comparable to taking accutane (very dry, itchy skin). So, if you're looking for a great, cheap alternative, I'd suggest zinc. I wish I'd found this years ago. Recommended: Yes Usage: Nicole has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 7.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jessica, WA Apr 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cheap, effective, works very fast! Cons: Must take with a full meal or you will want to vomit, yuk! Bottom Line: I started 50 mg of zinc a week ago and I have seen an improvement! I already do the Dan's Regemin, but the zinc on top of it is amazing. I have both chelated zinc and the gluconate zinc, not sure what the difference is, but my friend who is a nurse said chelated zinc breaks down easier. Usage: Jessica has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 6.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Elite344, Las Vegas, NV Apr 5th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I take one 50mg caplet right before bed because it makes me feel sick. When I wake up my face is not red anymore, I'm loving that. It's helped. Cons: Just that it makes me feel sick Bottom Line: I wish I knew about this before. Recommended: Yes Usage: Elite344 has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Australia Apr 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works well, clears me up almost. Cons: Not 100% perfect skin but nothing has done that for me so thats not really a big deal. Bottom Line: Its cheap and it works. Its worth a try. Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

DeeDee, Seattle, WA Apr 2nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: 100 mg/day clears up my acne. 75mg a day maintains pretty well. I've been using it regularly for 20+ years starting at age 32. I've noticed no negative side effects, except nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Best taken right after dinner. Bottom Line: The only thing I've tried that works consistently, and quickly. Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Vee, Newfoundland Mar 31st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Within one week a lifetime of dealing with acne was finally gone. My skin was smooth and my complexion was rosy.Even hands were very soft. Zinc and Vit C lozenges...yummy fruit flavored, generic brand 100 tabs 7.99CDN Cons: After a week caused slight nausea and tummy upset. Bottom Line: I am 50 years old and the zince finally gave me a period of time totally acne free. Dr showed concern in taking the zinc long time because of its retention and sideeffects (depletes copper?) so I cut back and guess what? Acne came back. I am on the regimen again and already the active acne is clearing up. I have tried everything on the market, otc and prescription and nothing worked. I'm staying with the zinc. Recommended: Yes Usage: Vee has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 7.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

janet, minnesota Mar 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My skin is so much better. I've been taking it for two weeks, and my skin is not flawless, but I no longer feel embarrassed by it. I would get cysts almost daily, and now I only have two small papules. Cons: It initially made my skin very dry and flakey. That's improved with time. It is hard on my stomach, making me nauseous. I always try to take it with quite a bit of food, and then I don't have a problem. Bottom Line: I'm 36 and went back to school a couple of years ago. I've always had some light breakouts, but since I started school and my stress level increased, my skin became a lot worse. I would get cysts and considered going to a dermatologist, but I didn't want to deal with the hassle. I noticed that when my stress level was the highest that my skin would get really oily, almost like a waxy coating. I quit eating dairy, and that led to some improvement. I started taking zinc, and things felt smoother right away. Initially, my skin felt better and I broke out in places that I never had before, but I think things were clearing out. It's been really amazing what an improvement it has been! I take two zinc lozenges a day. Each has 23 mg of zinc, from gluconate, amino acid chelate, and zinc oxide. Each also has 100 mg vitamin C. The formula is intended for colds. I also wash my face with an SA soap and use a sulfur resorcinal topical. It worked for me and it Recommended: Yes Usage: janet has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 6.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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