Key takeaways
- Zinc is an essential mineral your body cannot produce, and more than 300 different enzymes need it to function properly.
- In everyday terms, zinc supports immune function, skin health, taste and smell. Your immune system needs it to work properly.
- Each 10 g serve carries 38.9 mg of zinc citrate dihydrate, published per gram and per serve on the public ARTG certificate for AUST L 508472.
- Zinc does not work alone in Hoola. It sits beside vitamin C, vitamin D3 and beta-carotene in one balanced daily dose, and zinc pairs well with nutrients like vitamin C and magnesium for immunity, or calcium and vitamin D for bone support.
- A supplement fills the gap when dietary intake is inadequate. Hoola is one 10 g scoop a day, taken consistently.
What is zinc, and what does it do in your body?
Zinc is a mineral your body needs to function normally. It is a trace element, spread widely through the body, with a critical role in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, immune function and the expression of genetic information. It helps your cells grow and divide.
Zinc plays a role in hundreds of processes throughout your body, from supporting enzyme function to aiding cell growth and repair. More than 300 different enzymes need it to work properly. Enzymes are the workers. Zinc is what lets them clock on.
Your body cannot make it. Zinc deficiency is uncommon, but the mineral is still classed as an essential nutrient, because your body is unable to produce it on its own. More than 85% of total body zinc sits in skeletal muscle and bone. Small mineral, long reach.
Where does zinc fit into a day that already feels loud?
It sits underneath the day, quietly. Zinc plays an important role in many parts of your body. Deadlines, emails, workouts, and, oh yes, life. None of that pauses while your immune system does its job.
Your body needs zinc for the immune system to work properly. It needs zinc to fight off infection. Zinc also plays a role in maintaining healthy skin. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps protect cells from oxidative damage and supports overall health and wellbeing.
In Hoola, zinc supports immune function, skin health, taste and smell. It helps maintain and support healthy immune system function. Hoola is built for modern lives, busy schedules and high ambition, so you feel bright, steady in mind, clear in thought and energised in action. Zinc is one of the quiet parts of that.
What form of zinc is in Hoola, and how much is in a scoop?
Zinc citrate dihydrate, at 3.89 mg/g, which is 38.9 mg in each 10 g serve. Every per-serve figure is the per-gram figure times ten, and both are published. No proprietary blends. Doses disclosed.
Hoola is a Listed Supplement on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, AUST L 508472, ARTG start date 8 August 2025, sponsor Hoola Australia Pty Ltd. The certificate lists all 27 active ingredients with exact quantities per gram. Anyone can look up AUST L 508472 on the public register and check every number.
A 10 g daily dose of actives does not fit a practical capsule count, so Hoola is a powder. There is no half serve, no double serve and no weekly total. One 10 g scoop a day. We formulate for clinically efficacious dosages, and we publish every quantity so you never have to guess.
Why did we choose zinc citrate?
Because the form changes how much of the mineral your body can actually use. The environment inside the gastrointestinal tract, which other parts of your diet affect, markedly influences the solubility and absorptive efficiency of zinc. Zinc arriving as a complex rather than as free ions also affects its bioavailability. Across the research, many different zinc salts and dosages have been used, which limits how well studies compare with each other.
We use active and bioavailable forms wherever possible, in line with Australian quality manufacturing standards. Zinc citrate dihydrate is our choice for that reason, at a meaningful and purposeful dose, made in Australia by BJP Laboratories Pty Ltd in Yatala QLD, with Australian laboratory testing.
The trace minerals in Hoola do the big work quietly in the background. Tiny team, major impact. We want them working with you, not passing straight through you.
How does zinc work with the other 26 ingredients?
It works as part of one dose, not as a solo act. Zinc pairs well with nutrients like vitamin C and magnesium for immunity, or calcium and vitamin D for bone support. Hoola already carries all of those in the same scoop.
Magnesium ascorbate brings vitamin C and magnesium together to support normal immune function, contribute to collagen formation, act as an antioxidant, support muscle function and support the nervous system. Vitamin D3 supports calcium absorption, bone strength, muscle and immune function. Beta-carotene supports vision, skin and immune function. Zinc sits in the middle of that group, and one of its most recognised roles is immune system function. It helps your body handle everyday challenges and assists in the production of new immune cells.
Hoola is designed as a single, balanced daily dose, not a collection of separate supplements. Where a traditional supplement lifts calm or energy on its own, we blend TGA listed nutrients, nootropics and adaptogens to support the dual state modern life asks for. The Public Summary lists nine support areas: energy, stress response, cognition and memory, sleep, emotional wellness, immune, muscle performance, digestive and cardiovascular. The value sits in how the ingredients work together.
Who tends to look for a zinc supplement?
People whose diet makes zinc harder to get, and people who want to prevent dietary vitamin and mineral deficiency in general. Zinc intake correlates well with protein intake. The amount of protein in the diet contributes to how efficiently zinc is absorbed, because zinc binds to protein. Absorption from a diet high in animal protein is generally greater than from a diet rich in plant derived proteins.
Vegetarians and vegans can be more prone to zinc deficiency, because plant-based sources are not as easily absorbed as those from animal products. Beans, nuts and whole grains contain zinc, but absorption from these foods is lower than from animal products. The dietary zinc requirement may be as much as 50% greater for vegetarians, particularly strict vegetarians whose major staples are grains and legumes and whose dietary phytate:zinc ratio exceeds 15:1. People with restrictive diets, impaired nutrient absorption, or certain health conditions can also be more prone to a zinc deficiency.
Hoola is vegan, sugar free, gluten free, naturally flavoured, with no artificial fillers. It suits someone who wants more out of life, more balance, more adventure and more support, and who wants to perform without the crash.
How do you take zinc as part of a daily scoop?
One 10 g scoop, mixed into 300-400 ml of cold water, each morning. Zinc supplements provide a supplemental source of this essential mineral, helping you meet your daily zinc requirements when dietary intake is inadequate.
Take it in the morning or early afternoon, and avoid taking it close to bedtime because of the caffeine. Timing does not change the zinc itself, since no particular time of day is considered superior for zinc absorption. The caffeine is the reason we point you at the morning.
Consistency over intensity. Most of our customers feel the biggest benefits when they keep it daily. The arc is gradual and honest, and adaptogens may take 4-6 weeks for their full benefits. The 150 g pouch is two weeks, so you can start there and see how you feel. One scoop. One glass of cold water. One less thing to think about.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of taking zinc?
Zinc supports immune function, skin health, taste and smell. It is crucial for various bodily functions, including immune function, wound healing and chronic conditions. Zinc is involved in numerous physiological processes, including immune function, energy production, skin health, wound healing and reproductive system health, when dietary intake is inadequate. When dietary intake is inadequate, zinc supplements can also support skin, eye and reproductive system health, and wound healing.
Is there a best form of zinc to look for?
Look for a form your body absorbs well, and a label that tells you the exact quantity. Zinc gluconate is a well absorbed form of zinc, and it is used in some zinc supplements for that reason. We use zinc citrate dihydrate in Hoola, because we choose active and bioavailable forms wherever possible, in line with Australian quality manufacturing standards.
Which foods is zinc found in?
Zinc is widely distributed in foods. It occurs naturally in many foods, such as beans, meat and fish. Meats, fish and poultry are the major contributors to the diet, and cereals and dairy foods also contribute substantial amounts. Zinc is better absorbed from animal-based foods. Beans, nuts and whole grains contain zinc, but absorption from these plant foods is lower than from animal products.
What forms do zinc supplements come in?
Zinc supplements are predominantly available as a tablet or a lozenge. Zinc is also available as a dietary supplement more broadly. Hoola is a listed supplement in an oral powder dosage form, which is how we fit 10 g of actives into one daily serve.
Is zinc something you take every day?
Yes. Taking zinc supplements has been found to effectively increase zinc levels in the blood. With Hoola, that is one 10 g scoop a day. There is no half serve, no double serve and no weekly total.
Does zinc do anything for skin?
Yes, zinc plays a role in maintaining healthy skin. Research from 2017 notes that zinc plays a key role in every stage of wound healing, from skin repair to preventing infections. That role in wound healing makes zinc especially valuable while your body recovers from illness or injury. Zinc also contributes to healthy hair and nails. In Hoola, zinc helps maintain and support skin health, integrity and structure.
Can you fall short on zinc?
Yes, it is possible, though zinc deficiency is uncommon. Zinc is one of the most abundant trace minerals in your body and plays a key role in nearly every aspect of your health. Because your body is unable to produce it on its own, intake has to keep coming from food or a supplement. That is the gap a daily scoop is built to cover. You can see the full formula on Hoola, or read more from us on the blog.
Always read the label and follow directions for use.
