Zinc: Everything you need to know about the miracle mineral
We all need zinc
This vital mineral recently gained popularity due to its benefits for our immunity
A small deficiency leads to health disasters, particularly for your hormones
You must take it seriously
This vital mineral recently gained popularity due to its benefits for our immunity
A small deficiency leads to health disasters, particularly for your hormones
You must take it seriously
Zinc is vital because it’s found in every tissue
Your body stores about 3g of it
It might not seem like a lot
But getting enough in your diet is key for long-term health
Your body stores about 3g of it
It might not seem like a lot
But getting enough in your diet is key for long-term health
Zinc is essential for:
Cell division (healing)
Breaking down carbs
Neutrophil activity (immune system)
Antioxidant (fights cancer)
Hormonal health (Testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid)
Cell division (healing)
Breaking down carbs
Neutrophil activity (immune system)
Antioxidant (fights cancer)
Hormonal health (Testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid)
Zinc deserves more love in the medical sphere
Current diagnostic tests fail to identify deficiencies unless they are severe
The zinc taste test has been used for years by practitioners looking to gain better insight into their patient’s levels
Current diagnostic tests fail to identify deficiencies unless they are severe
The zinc taste test has been used for years by practitioners looking to gain better insight into their patient’s levels
A fantastic way to test your deficiency status is through a Zinc sulfate liquid test. Take a spoonful and mix it in your mouth.
No taste = deficient
Delayed metallic taste = slightly deficient
Slight metallic taste = Decent
Strong metallic taste = Optimal levels
No taste = deficient
Delayed metallic taste = slightly deficient
Slight metallic taste = Decent
Strong metallic taste = Optimal levels
Signs of Zinc deficiency include:
Skin problems (acne)
Mouth ulcers
Lack of sense of smell & taste
Chronic infections/always get sick
Diarrhea
Low appetite/energy
Delayed growth in children
Low Testosterone
Depression/Schizophrenia
Lack of focus
Craving for salty foods
Skin problems (acne)
Mouth ulcers
Lack of sense of smell & taste
Chronic infections/always get sick
Diarrhea
Low appetite/energy
Delayed growth in children
Low Testosterone
Depression/Schizophrenia
Lack of focus
Craving for salty foods
Here’s what causes zinc depletion:
Vegetarians/Vegan diet (animal products contain zinc)
Alcohol
Poor gut health = poor absorption of minerals
Medications that deplete zinc include:
Diuretics
Cortisone
Antacids
NSAIDs/Tylenol
Birth Control
Blood pressure meds (ACE inhibitors)
Vegetarians/Vegan diet (animal products contain zinc)
Alcohol
Poor gut health = poor absorption of minerals
Medications that deplete zinc include:
Diuretics
Cortisone
Antacids
NSAIDs/Tylenol
Birth Control
Blood pressure meds (ACE inhibitors)
Oysters are the natural food that contains the highest levels of zinc and also high in copper too
So unless you are eating them on a daily basis, supplementation is a far better and cheaper option
There are many forms on the market but obviously, some are better than others
So unless you are eating them on a daily basis, supplementation is a far better and cheaper option
There are many forms on the market but obviously, some are better than others
The benefits of optimal zinc levels are numerous:
-Higher athletic performance & strength = boost IGF 1 (growth hormone) boost testo
- keeps prostate healthy and boosts libido
- helps the growth of eggs (fertility)
- Strengthens immune system (neutrophils)
- lowers inflammation
-Higher athletic performance & strength = boost IGF 1 (growth hormone) boost testo
- keeps prostate healthy and boosts libido
- helps the growth of eggs (fertility)
- Strengthens immune system (neutrophils)
- lowers inflammation
Zinc also helps your:
- Brain clear heavy metals (neurotoxicity)
- improve sleep (boosts serotonin)
- Elevates mood ( required for dopamine production)
Yes, zinc is the REAL deal
- Brain clear heavy metals (neurotoxicity)
- improve sleep (boosts serotonin)
- Elevates mood ( required for dopamine production)
Yes, zinc is the REAL deal
There are two forms you’ll find on the market
Zinc salts = Cheaper, less bioavailable
Zinc chelates = Higher investment, much more bioavailable
How minerals are absorbed in your body depends on which form you consume
Zinc salts = Cheaper, less bioavailable
Zinc chelates = Higher investment, much more bioavailable
How minerals are absorbed in your body depends on which form you consume
Commonly found zinc salts:
Zinc gluconate
Zinc acetate
Zinc picolinate
Zinc orotate
Zinc citrate
Zinc chelates include:
Zinc Carnosine
Zinc Glycinate
Zinc monomethionine (ZMA)
Zinc gluconate
Zinc acetate
Zinc picolinate
Zinc orotate
Zinc citrate
Zinc chelates include:
Zinc Carnosine
Zinc Glycinate
Zinc monomethionine (ZMA)
Zinc salts are something I wouldn’t use
They get absorbed passively
I’d stick to a zinc picolinate if budget is an issue though
It beats out the rest
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
They get absorbed passively
I’d stick to a zinc picolinate if budget is an issue though
It beats out the rest
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ZMA is the most known form of zinc, particularly in the bodybuilding community
It has some decent science backing it
Participants saw an increase in strength after taking it
It has some decent science backing it
Participants saw an increase in strength after taking it
Zinc carnosine is a personal favorite
It helps support your gut (your absorption machine) and allows it to repair
I highly recommend this one if you are taking zinc for the first time
It’s a bigger investment but you notice the result fairly quick with it
It helps support your gut (your absorption machine) and allows it to repair
I highly recommend this one if you are taking zinc for the first time
It’s a bigger investment but you notice the result fairly quick with it
Zinc glycinate is another excellent form
The absorption profile beats that of zinc salts and its less expensive than zinc carnosine
The absorption profile beats that of zinc salts and its less expensive than zinc carnosine
Now for dosing, its best to test first and determine how depleted you are with the zinc taste test
50 mg has been shown to be safe long term without fears of depleting copper
Get enough copper in your food (oysters/beef liver/leafy greens/mushrooms) to counterbalance anyways
50 mg has been shown to be safe long term without fears of depleting copper
Get enough copper in your food (oysters/beef liver/leafy greens/mushrooms) to counterbalance anyways
A good maintenance dose for zinc is 20-30mg
It's a good idea to take it before winter and boost your immune system
Zinc status also affects testosterone levels and may be a culprit in low sex drive
It's a good idea to take it before winter and boost your immune system
Zinc status also affects testosterone levels and may be a culprit in low sex drive
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