I typically really like New Chapter products. But they use Zinc Oxide in this product, which is probably the worst form of Zinc you can get. There are no conclusive studies that show this form of Zinc is easily absorbed by the body. If this product had a higher quality form of zinc, such as Zinc Orotate or Zinc Picolinate, I would have been a happy customer. New Chapter let me down on this one.

I have a Zinc deficiency so I have to take these tablets daily for the rest of my life. The exact name of this disorder is called Acrodermatitis Enteropathica and it's a genetic autoimmune disorder that affects very few people and requires very specific genetics to line up. I spent my whole life taking other forms of Zinc pills which only caused major nausea and stomach discomfort as Zinc is very heavy and hard on the stomach, especially taken on an empty stomach. I was searching for a Zinc supplement that was designed to work properly in increasing zinc levels, but not cause nausea as others do. Previously I had to eat a large amount of food before taking my Zinc to avoid the metal stomach nausea but with this product I don’t have to eat at all. Because I have to take such a large quantity per day due to my zinc deficiency, I can’t always be sure I have such a large amount of food through the day. This product has been a life changer and saved for me. I can’t not take zinc unless I want to get sick (as my body doesn’t absorb zinc on its own I have to supplement — that’s what the disorder is) . This product has never caused nausea and as a result I can take my full daily dose instead of dreading having to take it in fear that I haven't eaten enough food so to avoid nausea. With other Zinc products you must have a very full stomach to avoid nausea. It's a very awful disorder, nothing can be done, only option is to supplement daily on your own with Zinc - specifically; take 1mg per your weight of Zinc a day (so if you're 150 pounds, you need to take 150mgs of Zinc per day)- that's if you have this disorder. Others take it for other reasons in less quantities. There are other forms of Zinc deficiency (which can be inherited in adulthood like from severe alcoholic use, as alcohol eats up Zinc in the body). I was born with this, so long as I take Zinc daily, I'm okay and living normally. But if I miss a entire week or more of Zinc - the symptoms begin to appear. But as long as I take it again, it goes into remission. The symptoms include dermatitis, scaly patches of itchy rash on extremities (Enteropathica means extremities like legs, feet, arms, head, scalp, etc) and some other symptoms include mouth soars. It's very painful when your body is very low on Zinc. I realize this is a review of this product which I consider a huge part of my ability to maintain proper Zinc levels. But I am also sharing info on this Zinc disorder for those who may need to know more about it, as the disorder is rare. I hope this info finds someone who's been running from doctor to doctor to get help for their child who has zinc deficiency (it begins to show itself a few weeks after the child is born or weaned off mothers milk (breast milk has Zinc & symptoms won't show up on the baby until breast milk is weaned). For those taking it for other reasons, it’s highly effective. I have a zinc deficiency from birth, and if it didn't work, the symptoms that come out when my zinc levels are low would be seen. That’s why I know this is getting into my body properly, quickly, and I find myself not even taking as much as I use to with other zinc products because this is so accurate. Only thing that would be devastating for me is if New Chapter stops making it. I can’t go back to other zinc supplements! I’ve tried everything in my lifetime.

I ordered my first bottle in Jan 2013 and I loved it. I ordered my 2nd bottle last week. When it arrived, I noticed that the the bottle looked slightly different with new artwork. (The new artwork has leaves with red berries in place of the mushroom) I then compared the supplement facts for both bottles and realized the new bottle had 50% less zinc than the previous bottle! It had gone from 30mg/200% DV to 15mg/100% DV. Nevertheless I was very disappointed. I love the product, but felt it was not right to reduce any percentage of the MAIN ingredient without alerting consumer. In this case, I think a 50% reduction would warrant some kind of new formulation statement.<br /><br />I had been reading other reviews that P&G had acquired New Chapter. I was hoping that it wouldn't effect the products, but now I'm not so sure.

These are NOT processed with hexane, and inert gas that the FDA does not require labeling for for other brands that process their vitamins using hexane. You can take these vitamins and never get nauseated. Been tanking New Chapter for a few years and really love them!

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I've been taking New Chapter vitamins for a long time, and they've been exceptional. And I too have been concerned about their products since I heard about their sale to Proctor and Gamble - especially since this happened at the same time that a lot of their items started being out of stock everywhere. But now I just found out this zinc that I've taken regularly, especially whenever I feel like I'm getting a cold, has been cut from a 30 mg dose to a 15 mg one (the bottle I just finished was 30mg), without the slightest drop in price, or any heads up to their loyal customers. It makes you wonder what else they've slyly tried to change. So much for New Chapter staying the same.....