What is the packaging flaw exactly?

It varies: typically a dent, crease, label scuff or printing inconsistency on the outer carton. The bottle inside, the capsules and the freeze-dried oyster product are identical to the standard full-price version.

Is the product expiry date the same?

Yes. These products are within their normal expiry dates: the discount is purely for the cosmetic packaging issue, not for product nearing end of shelf life.

Why does Smidge use whole oyster rather than synthetic zinc?

The Smidge philosophy is to provide nutrients in their natural food-form ratios, zinc alongside its natural co-factor minerals (copper, iodine, selenium, trace minerals) as the body has evolved to receive them. This is different from isolated synthetic zinc supplements.

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Oysterzinc 120 Capsules (Minor Packaging Flaw)

The exact same Smidge Oysterzinc product as the standard listing, at a discounted price because the outer box has a minor aesthetic packaging flaw. The bottle and product inside are completely unaffected. 120 capsules of pure freeze-dried New Zealand oyster, a real food source of zinc, copper and trace minerals.

From £63.95

Oysterzinc 120 Capsules (Minor Packaging Flaw)—

£63.95

From £63.95

Oysterzinc 120 Capsules (Minor Packaging Flaw)—

£63.95

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On UK Mainland orders over £50

This is the standard Smidge Oysterzinc product, offered at a discounted price because the outer carton has a minor aesthetic packaging flaw. Typically a dent, crease, label scuff or printing inconsistency that has no impact whatsoever on the bottle or the freeze-dried oyster capsules inside. Functional Self offers these products at a reduced price rather than discarding perfectly good supplements over cosmetic appearance, in line with our commitment to reducing waste.

Beyond the box, the product is identical to the full-priced version. Smidge Oysterzinc is a remarkable supplement: 100% pure freeze-dried New Zealand oyster, with no fillers, binders, additives or synthetic vitamins. Oysters are one of nature's richest food sources of zinc and have been valued for centuries in traditional eating. The capsule also provides naturally occurring copper, iodine, selenium, manganese and a complement of trace minerals in the food-form ratios that whole oysters contain.

What sets Smidge Oysterzinc apart is the simplicity. Most zinc supplements on the market use synthetic zinc gluconate or zinc citrate, isolated from co-factor minerals and standardised to a specific milligram value. Smidge's approach is the opposite: take the whole food, freeze-dry it gently to preserve its nutrient profile, and encapsulate it without addition or subtraction. The result is a real-food zinc supplement that delivers what oysters have delivered for thousands of years.

Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function, normal function of the immune system, normal fertility and reproduction, the maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin, normal protein synthesis, the maintenance of normal vision, and the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Copper contributes to normal hair and skin pigmentation, normal iron transport in the body, the protection of cells from oxidative stress and the normal function of the immune system. These are EFSA-approved nutrient claims.

If you would prefer the version with cosmetically perfect packaging, please order the standard Smidge Oysterzinc listing. The contents are identical.