Zinc supplements are best taken without food as there are compounds in foods that significantly impact zinc’s absorption. But for some people, taking zinc on an empty stomach is next to impossible. If that’s the case for you, it fould be worth looking to the form zinc glycinate / zinc bisglycinate as its known to be more tolerable on the stomach. And if you need to supplement with food. Make sure that meal does not include, or is low in phytates. As phytates almost completely block zinc absorpti