Can Zink help with Müdigkeit?

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in immune function, protein synthesis, and cellular energy metabolism. Deficiency can indeed cause fatigue, but the evidence for zinc supplementation improving fatigue in non-deficient individuals is weak. Most human trials show benefit only when baseline zinc levels are low. Additionally, chronic high-dose zinc intake (e.g., >25 mg/day) can induce copper deficiency, paradoxically worsening fatigue. A blood test to assess zinc status is more reliable than guessing. MyBody-X does not offer a direct zinc test, but the Men’s Wellness Check includes markers like vitamin D, cortisol, and TSH that also impact energy levels. Bottom line: zinc may help if you are deficient, but it is not a general fatigue remedy. For persistent tiredness, seek medical evaluation rather than self-supplementing.