What is Zinc?

Zinc is an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell. It stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body. Zinc supports a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing, helps maintain your sense of taste and smell, and is needed for DNA synthesis. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. As a crucial component of one of the body's primary antioxidant enzymes, zinc provides valuable trace mineral nutritional support for the immune system, prostate, eyes, ears, liver and more.

What are the symptoms of zinc deficiency?

Zinc deficiency most often occurs when zinc intake is inadequate or poorly absorbed, when there are increased losses of zinc from the body, or when the body’s requirement for zinc increases. Signs of zinc deficiency include growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation and impotence, eye and skin lesions, and loss of appetite. There is also evidence that weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste abnormalities, and mental lethargy can occur. Zinc deficiency will likely impair sexual growth and maturation, because this mineral appears to be essential for the manufacture of testosterone.

Since many of these symptoms are general and are associated with other medical conditions, do not assume they are due to a zinc deficiency. It is important to consult with a medical doctor about medical symptoms so that appropriate care can be given.

Does taking zinc supplements upset your stomach?

Zinc is a necessary part of anyone's diet. A common complaint in taking zinc supplements is the upset stomach it can cause. Taking Zinc in a colloidal form makes it possible to get your zinc WITHOUT the upset stomach.

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