Sentences with phrase «primarily zinc sulfate»

Zinc supplements reduce the severity of acne and can be as effective as antibiotics after 12 weeks.12 - 14 Zinc has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and it may decrease sebum production.15 Early studies used primarily zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate, but more recent research indicates that zinc monomethionine (Opti - Zinc ™) may be more effective and less likely to cause stomach upset.16