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Zinc carnosine
Gut barrier · H. pylori · Ulcer
Tier 2 — Promising
What it is
A unique compound that combines zinc and carnosine in a chelated form designed to stick to the stomach lining where it is needed most. Approved in Japan as a treatment for stomach ulcers. Multiple trials show it helps repair gut barrier damage, reduce H. pylori infection alongside antibiotics, and protect the stomach from NSAID damage. Very safe.
Efficacy
3/5
Safety
5/5
Research
3/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
5/5
Dose
75 mg zinc carnosine twice daily before meals; approved for gastric ulcers in Japan
Time of day & tips
Take before meals on an empty stomach for best gut-coating effect. Twice daily — morning and evening before eating.
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