Zinc vs Turmeric
for mood
Stronger evidence: tie
Stronger effect: tie
Safety: Turmeric carries a moderate interaction; Zinc has none recorded.
For mood, the two are evidence-matched; the difference is in effect and safety.
Zinc
grade C low certainty
may augment antidepressant response; deficiency-correction likely matters
25 mg/day, adults
Turmeric
grade C low certainty
curcumin may reduce depressive symptoms as an adjunct; bioavailability-limited
500–1000 mg curcumin/day, adults with depression
sources: PMID:42197650 · PMID:42186284