NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate
vs
Metagenics Testralin
Supplement Comparison

  • Zinc: NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate has 20× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 27 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate vs Metagenics Testralin.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate have?

  • Zinc appears as Zinc Picolinate

Which active ingredients does Metagenics Testralin have?

  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Citrate
  • Selenium appears as L-Selenomethionine
  • Lycopene
  • Betaine Hydrochloride appears as Betaine HCl
  • Turmeric appears as Turmeric Root Extract (Curcuma longa) (rhizome) (Standardized to 95% Curcuminoids)
  • Green Tea appears as Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis leaf, standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG)
  • Soybean Extract appears as Soybean Concentrate
  • Total Isoflavones
  • Mixed Plant Sterols Complex
  • Oleanolic Acid appears as Oleanolic Acid from Olive Leaf Extract (Olea europaea)
  • Lignans appears as Lignans as Secoisolariciresinol Diglucosides (SDG) from Flaxseed Extract

Which categories do NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate and Metagenics Testralin belong to?

  • Single Mineral
  • Hormone Support Formula

What health concerns do NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate and Metagenics Testralin address?

  • General Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Men's Health
  • Skin, Hair & Nail Health
  • Hormonal Balance

Which product has a higher amount of Zinc per serving?

  • NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate has the highest total amount of Zinc: 50 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods Zinc Picolinate: 1 capsule
    • Metagenics Testralin: 1 tablet
  • Zinc
    • This supplement has 50 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 11 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 8 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 40 mg
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 375 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    • This supplement has 25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.3 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mg
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)
    • This supplement has 330 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 400 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 400 mcg DFE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mcg DFE
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
    • This supplement has 15 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Zinc
    • This supplement has 2.5 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 11 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 8 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 40 mg
  • Selenium
    • This supplement has 100 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 55 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 55 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 400 mcg

Last updated: February 15, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team