Comments on: 41 Health Benefits of Zinc

By: flipflop

flipflop — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:37:22 +0000

What is the best form of zinc to take to see if it helps hair loss and how much should I take? All other causes ruled out.

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jamilsanober@gmail.com.emailwall jamilsanober@gmail.com.emailwall — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:00:23 +0000

Does zinc supplementation exacerbate yeast infections caused by Candida? I see conflicting reports on the web. Your kind insight will be very helpful. Thanks

By: Jamal Salem Aljifri, Aden, Whats App +967 739 510 383

Jamal Salem Aljifri, Aden, Whats App +967 739 510 383 — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:12:12 +0000

Why do most food supplement companies produce large doses of Zinc with no added Copper?

Do they not know that high levels of zinc may increase their risk of copper deficiency.

According to Harvard Medical School, the UL for zinc is 40 mg daily for all males and females ages 19+ years.

I believe 1 mg of copper needs to be added to 8 – 15 mg of zinc because of an imbalance of these two minerals.

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 06:50:09 +0000

In reply to conor. Zinc orotate

By: andre louw

andre louw — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:56:10 +0000

Started taking Zinc recently,still waiting for it to kick in.shall keep you updated.

By: Vadim

Vadim — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:17:02 +0000

Point 19: “A study in humans found that oral zinc supplementation was more superior than titanium oxide in providing protection against ultraviolet (UV) irradiation [R, R]”. Oral zinc above must be a typo.
Abstracts for both studies specifically reference sunscreen. Please review/correct? Thanks.

By: Clare Bennett

Clare Bennett — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:27:01 +0000

It’s rather a shame that none of these questions are ever answered!!!

By: Danae

Danae — Sun, 07 May 2017 11:42:20 +0000

Fantastic article and amazing resources here on selfhacked! Just to add my testimony and help people who with so find solutions. Zinc literally upgraded my system. 5 years ago I had to change everything – allopathic medicine failed me dramatically – and finally I tried to get an understanding of health and cure myself. I detoxed for 5 years with major trials and tribulations, but all was worth it! However, I still got tired in the afternoon and was still feeling a bit too exhausted for how well I nourished (not as much as 5 years before where I literally had a hard time to get up at all). But I felt something still was missing. I took Zinc pictolated and literally wow! I had no energy slump in the afternoon and my overall cognitive perception went up at least 5-10%. Now I tried a lot of supplements and this intense breakthrough I probably only had with 1-2 others. Some supplements are very subtle some only seem to work for a short time and with most I felt nothing. However, I can attest what the author writes here. If fatigue is a problem even though diet and lifestyle has been duly taking into account – Zinc could be the missing factor. However, never take it on an empty stomach – people with low stomach acid can get extremly nauseous. So take it with food not later then 5 mins after a meal. Have fun on you path of empowerment and selfhealing. And again thanks for this amazing information you so freely share here! Shalom and Namaste!

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:53:28 +0000

Awesome information!

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:29:52 +0000

In reply to conor.

I use zinc in the “Acetate”” as a throat lozenge to successfully prevent or lessen the severity of colds and allergy attacks. http://mindandbodywell.com/?p=385

A well written breakdown of types of Zinc and how they might be most effective as well as those that are least useful.
http://fixyourgut.com/the-magic-bullet-supplement-for-stomach-issues-zinc-carnosine/

By: joe g

joe g — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 03:59:53 +0000

this is perhaps the most underrated mineral. 20 mg daily has helped me in a subtle but noticeable way with depression and anxiety. I do however find that anything over 40 mg per day seems to have pro-depressant and pro-brain fog effects.

By: Emily Porter

Emily Porter — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:15:09 +0000

Any opinion/research on whether the zinc tally test or any other types of zinc taste tests, or mineral taste tests for diagnosing deficiency are accurate? I’ve supplemented with so much zinc in my life and i’ve never had the tally test taste bad yet.

By: Dan Dare

Dan Dare — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:09:19 +0000

In reply to Lee Ingram. There is a compound called zinc-carnosine which appears to cure gastritis. If I were you I would try this form of zinc.

By: conor

conor — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:56:39 +0000

Joe, what is the best absorbed form of zinc? there are many kinds. Thank you.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 04:24:08 +0000

I have low blood zinc levels but when I try to take zinc I just get super sleepy for over 24 hours

By: tappmonkey

tappmonkey — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:47:43 +0000

Thank you. I really needed to read this.

By: Lee Ingram

Lee Ingram — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 10:01:03 +0000

I have been trying to find a way to tolerate a zinc supplement for years. I have CFS and my zinc always tests low. I have tried just about every form available and I always have the same experience. The first couple of days I get great results, huge increase in energy .. but then I get severe gastritis and have to stop. It usually takes 2 -6 weeks for the gastritis to settle down. I have googled and talked to many people but no one has an explanation for this. I do not have an ulcer or stomach acid problem, nor do I have H. Pylori. I dont suppose you came across anything during your research for this article??