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Vigorus® Zinc: What 11 mg a Day Does for Men
Quick answer
Each Vigorus capsule has 11 mg of zinc as zinc oxide, which is 100% of the Daily Value and matches the daily need for adult men. Zinc is used by many enzymes and in normal testosterone production. At one capsule a day, Vigorus stays well under the 40 mg upper limit, but count any zinc from a multivitamin too.
Key facts
- Zinc per capsule: 11 mg as zinc oxide, 100% DV.
- Daily need for adult men: 11 mg. Upper limit from all sources: 40 mg a day.
- One capsule leaves 29 mg of room under the upper limit.
- Zinc is needed for normal testosterone. Extra does not push levels higher in men who already get enough.
- Too much zinc over months can lower copper levels and upset the stomach.
- Many multivitamins add 8-15 mg of zinc, so add the labels together.
How much zinc is in Vigorus?
Each capsule holds 11 mg of zinc as zinc oxide. The label prints it at 100% of the Daily Value. It is one of only two amounts printed on the panel, next to 20 mg of niacin; the six blend ingredients share one 570 mg total.
That makes zinc one of the clearest parts of the Vigorus formula. You know exactly how much you get, and you can compare it with the rest of your diet and supplements.
What does zinc do for men?
Zinc is a mineral the body uses in many enzymes. It is also needed for normal testosterone production. That is why it backs the third aim on the sales page, healthy testosterone within the normal range.
Food matters too. Oysters, beef and crab are rich sources, and beans, nuts and whole grains add smaller amounts. Older men and vegetarians may run low more often, which is where a steady daily amount can help fill a gap.
How does Vigorus zinc fit under the upper limit?
The upper limit is the most you can take daily from all sources before the risk of harm starts to rise. For zinc it is 40 mg a day, counting food, multivitamins and other supplements together.
| Item | Zinc |
|---|---|
| One Vigorus capsule | 11 mg |
| Daily need for adult men | 11 mg |
| Upper limit, all sources | 40 mg |
| Room left under the limit | 29 mg |
| Typical multivitamin | Often 8-15 mg |
Vigorus plus a typical multivitamin stays under the limit. Vigorus plus a separate high-dose zinc tablet may not. Too much zinc over months can lower copper and upset the stomach, so add up the labels first.
Does the zinc in Vigorus raise testosterone?
Zinc supports normal testosterone; it does not push levels above the normal range. If you already get enough zinc from food, extra is not expected to raise levels higher. The sales page is careful here too: its claim is healthy testosterone within the normal range.
So the zinc in Vigorus is best seen as making sure a basic need is covered every day. Our post is Vigorus a testosterone booster? looks at this question in full.
How should you take Vigorus for its zinc?
- Take one capsule a day. The label says not to exceed the recommended dose.
- Take it with food if zinc sits badly on an empty stomach. A meal can ease stomach upset.
- Do not double up after a missed day. Just take the next capsule as usual.
- Count the zinc in your multivitamin and any other supplement.
- Ask your doctor first if you take any medicine or have a medical condition, as the label asks.
The full amounts are on the Supplement Facts page, and the side effects page shows the zinc and niacin limits side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How much zinc is in Vigorus?
11 mg per capsule, as zinc oxide. That is 100% of the Daily Value.
Can I take Vigorus with a zinc supplement?
Add both labels first. The upper limit is 40 mg a day from all sources, and Vigorus gives 11 mg.
Does Vigorus zinc boost testosterone?
Zinc supports normal testosterone. It does not push levels above the normal range in men who already get enough.
Which sources did we use?
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (read in 2026). Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Open source.
- The printed Vigorus label and the Vigorus sales page, as transcribed on the Supplement Facts and pricing pages of this site.
Our view
The zinc line is one of the most solid parts of the Vigorus label. It is a printed, sensible amount that covers an adult man's daily need and leaves plenty of room under the upper limit.
Just do the simple math with your other supplements, take one capsule a day and talk to your doctor if you take any medicine.
Last updated November 6, 2026 · Medically reviewed by Dr. Landon Trost, MD, Physician