A multivitamin for general health, a gummy for immunity, a tablet for hair and nails, and perhaps a lozenge for a sore throat. Each may contain just a little zinc, so you might not think twice about taking them together. But have you ever added up how much zinc you’re actually getting in a day?

An internet user was curious about the same and took to Quora asking: My supplements each have a little zinc in them, and when I add it all up it’s way over 50 mg. Is that much zinc bad for me?

We reached out to Kanikka Malhotra, a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator, who explains why it may be time to review your supplement routine when your total zinc consumption crosses 50 mg.

“No single pill looks dangerous, but your body never sees pills, only the daily total,” she tells indianexpress.com.

Too much zinc, particularly when taken regularly, can interfere with the absorption of other essential nutrients, especially copper.…