Zinc

common name:

Zinc

natural supplements:

Pumpkin seeds,sprouted seeds, yeast.
Oysters, kelp, herrings.

description:

Zinc is important for healthy skin and a good immune system.
It helps the resistance of infections and plays a crucial role in growth
and division of cells.
Men with prostate problems need a supplement of zinc.

Zinc is good for:

Higher supply of zinc is needed with calcium or magnesium supplements, and during chronic infections and stress.

dosage:

20mg/day, best taken with vitamin B6.
Therapeutic dosage up to 300mg.

deficiency symptoms:

Poor wound healing, bumpy red skin (parakeratosis).
Brittle and coarse hair, night blindness, retinal detachment,hair loss. Lost or distorted taste and smell. Enlarged prostate. Bad circulation, cold fingers and toes. Joint pains (knee and hip).

warnings:

Keep the intake under 100mg/day. Large amounts (1 to 2 grams per day) can harm your immune system rather than helping it.

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