Gut health
Zinc carnosine
Also called: polaprezinc
Zinc bound to carnosine, used for the stomach lining in Japan.
- Why people take it
- Stomach ulcers, gut lining.
- What the evidence says
- Some evidence from Japan.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 75 mg twice a day for up to 8 weeks.
- Be careful
- See the zinc entry for zinc limits.
- Medicines it can interact with
- As for zinc: separate from quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics.
Other gut health
Common questions
What is Zinc carnosine?
Zinc bound to carnosine, used for the stomach lining in Japan.
Why do people take Zinc carnosine?
Stomach ulcers, gut lining.
Does Zinc carnosine work?
Some evidence from Japan.
How much Zinc carnosine do people take?
Usually 75 mg twice a day for up to 8 weeks.
Is Zinc carnosine safe?
See the zinc entry for zinc limits.
Does Zinc carnosine interact with medicines?
As for zinc: separate from quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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