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Zinc Citrate

Also known as: zinc

A mineral salt used for odor and plaque-support claims in cleaner formulas.

01. What it is

What it is

Bioavailable zinc salt added in modest amounts.

02. Why it’s used

Helps with volatile sulfur compounds (bad breath) and supports antiplaque positioning.

03. The concern

Taste metallicity if overdosed; generally well tolerated in toothpaste levels.

04. Our take

A positive supporting ingredient when present alongside a real remineralizing active.

05. Found in

These ranked pastes list or rely on this ingredient in the formula we evaluated.

06. Sources