Minerals

Zinc Blood Test

Zinc is essential for immune resilience and wound healing. Regular monitoring helps ensure adequate levels for your body's defence and repair systems.

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Zinc: what this test measures

This test measures the level of zinc in your blood serum. It helps assess your zinc nutritional status and can indicate deficiency or excess.

Zinc: why this value matters

Zinc supports immune defence, reproductive health, skin integrity, and cognitive function. Deficiency is common worldwide and may affect many aspects of health. Consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

Zinc: when is testing worthwhile?

Testing may be recommended if you experience frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, or changes in taste or smell. Vegetarians and those with digestive conditions may benefit from monitoring.

Zinc: symptoms of a high or low value

Low Levels

Symptoms of zinc deficiency may include weakened immunity, slow wound healing, hair loss, skin problems, loss of taste or smell, and decreased appetite.

High Levels

Excess zinc from supplementation may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and can interfere with copper absorption. Consult your healthcare provider about supplementation.

Zinc: what to do about an abnormal value

Male

If Low

Low zinc may affect testosterone production and immune function. Consider zinc supplementation (15-30 mg daily) with food.

If High

High zinc may impair copper absorption and immune function. Reduce zinc supplementation.

Female

If Low

Low zinc may affect immune function and skin health. Consider zinc supplementation (15-25 mg daily) with food.

If High

High zinc may impair copper absorption and immune function. Reduce zinc supplementation.

Zinc: lifestyle and this value

Include zinc-rich foods such as oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, and whole grains. If you follow a plant-based diet, soaking and sprouting grains and legumes may improve zinc absorption.

Zinc: frequently asked questions

Can zinc help prevent colds?

Some research suggests zinc may support immune function and may help reduce the duration of colds when taken early. However, results vary and you should consult your healthcare provider.

Is zinc deficiency common?

Zinc deficiency is relatively common, especially in people with limited meat intake, digestive disorders, or high phytate diets. Testing can help identify if you are at risk.

Can I take too much zinc?

Yes, excessive zinc supplementation can cause side effects and interfere with copper absorption. Always follow recommended doses and consult your healthcare provider.

Test Products

This marker is included in the following test panels.

Vitamins & Blood

Vegetarian

Key nutrients at risk on a plant-based diet: Ferritin, CBC, B12, Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium.

Vitamin B12 Vitamin D (25-OH) Ferritin Magnesium Zinc Basic Blood Count

€161,-

Whoop

Whoop Metabolic Health

A 51-biomarker metabolic panel inspired by the WHOOP Metabolic Health Panel — blood sugar regulation, insulin, thyroid, liver and the mineral cofactors behind your metabolism.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Leukocyte Differential ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) Albumin Total Protein Bilirubin (Total) ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides Lipoprotein(a) Urea (BUN) Creatinine eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) Calcium Bicarbonate Chloride Sodium Potassium Magnesium Cortisol DHEA-S Estradiol (E2) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) LH (Luteinizing Hormone) SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) Total Testosterone Free Testosterone TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Glucose (Fasting) HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) Insulin (Fasting) HOMA-IR CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Homocysteine Ferritin Iron (Serum) Transferrin Transferrin Saturation Vitamin D (25-OH) Leptin Zinc Selenium Iodine Copper Free T3 (Triiodothyronine) Free T4 (Thyroxine) GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)

€799,-

Whoop

Whoop Men's Health

A 48-biomarker men's health panel inspired by the WHOOP Men's Health Panel — testosterone, PSA and prostate health plus a complete metabolic and hormone base.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Leukocyte Differential ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) Albumin Total Protein Bilirubin (Total) ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides Lipoprotein(a) Urea (BUN) Creatinine eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) Calcium Bicarbonate Chloride Sodium Potassium Magnesium Cortisol DHEA-S Estradiol (E2) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) LH (Luteinizing Hormone) SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) Total Testosterone Free Testosterone TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Glucose (Fasting) HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) Insulin (Fasting) HOMA-IR CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Homocysteine Ferritin Iron (Serum) Transferrin Transferrin Saturation Vitamin D (25-OH) PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Prolactin Leptin Uric Acid Zinc

€659,-

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