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Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules
Decode Label Safety Score
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Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) — which EFSA concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, because genotoxicity could not be ruled out. (Safe on skin: this concern is specific to swallowing it.)
No lane-by-lane breakdown: the label doesn't carry what the lanes are scored from.
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This adult supplement contains Magnesium oxide and Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), which are beneficial for various bodily functions. However, the presence of Iron oxides as a colorant, while generally considered safe for ingestion, may be a concern for those preferring to avoid synthetic additives. The most significant concern is the presence of Titanium Dioxide (INS 171) as a colorant, which EFSA has concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns. This makes the product less suitable for individuals who prioritize avoiding such additives in their diet.
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At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testWhat’s favorable
- Magnesium oxide
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171), an additive with genotoxicity concerns
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This supplement includes beneficial ingredients like Magnesium and Vitamin B6. However, it contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171) as a colorant, which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to potential genotoxicity. This concern is specific to ingestion and does not apply to topical use. The product also uses iron oxides for color, which some consumers may prefer to avoid.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for supplement. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
2 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Other audiences
AvoidThis is an adult sports-nutrition supplement (amino acids for training). Packs of this kind state that they are not recommended for children, or for pregnant or lactating women.
Why the score is capped
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) — which EFSA concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, because genotoxicity could not be ruled out. (Safe on skin: this concern is specific to swallowing it.)
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
What's good
Provides essential minerals and vitamins (Magnesium, Vitamin B6)
Uses a vegetarian capsule shell (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)
Watch out for
Contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171), an additive with genotoxicity concerns when ingested
Contains iron oxides as colorants, which some consumers may prefer to avoid
Decode Label Analysis
Contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171), which EFSA has concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns. This concern is specific to ingestion.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The label makes a general health benefit claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
The label makes a general health benefit claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
The label makes a general health benefit claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
This is a regulatory designation or general product category claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The nutrition information states Magnesium from magnesium aspartate and Zinc is listed as zinc sulphate. Aspartate is a form of magnesium, and zinc is present.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Magnesium Oxide
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Capsule ShellsCapsule Shells [INS 464]
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DiluentDiluent Agent [INS 1201]
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Anti-sticking Aluminometasilicate
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Color synthetic colourColor (Titanium dioxide pigment)
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Pyridoxine HydrochloridePyridoxine Hydrochloride Agent [INS 508]
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Colors synthetic colourIron oxides (INS 172)Colors [INS 172 (i), INS 172 (ii)]
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Magnesium (from magnesium oxide and magnesium aspartate) | 370 mg |
| Zinc (as zinc sulphate) | 13.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 1.9 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
Compare with other amino acids products
Assessed using the same Decode Label methodology, sorted by score. Each score reflects the information available for that product at the time of assessment.
What are the ingredients in Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules?
The label of Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Magnesium oxide, Capsule Shells, Diluent, Anti-sticking Aluminometasilicate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Colour. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules safe to eat?
Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This supplement includes beneficial ingredients like Magnesium and Vitamin B6. However, it contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171) as a colorant, which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to potential genotoxicity. This concern is specific to ingestion and does not apply to topical use. The product also uses iron oxides for color, which some consumers may prefer to avoid.
Why does Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains Titanium Dioxide (INS 171), an additive with genotoxicity concerns when ingested. Contains iron oxides as colorants, which some consumers may prefer to avoid.
Who should avoid Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding Titanium Dioxide (INS 171); Sensitive to food additives.
Are the claims on the Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Supports Muscle Strength & Recovery" — can't be verified from the label. "Supports Metabolism" — can't be verified from the label. "Supports Immunity" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules vegetarian?
Zinc Magnesium Aspartate Capsules is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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