Zinc (Zn)

Posted on April 2, 2010 Written by

The hair analysis is a good screen for Zn levels in the body. High levels of Zn can be toxic to the body. Zn is an essential element required for:

  1. numerous biological processes
  2. immune system function
  3. protein metabolism
  4. nucleic acid and energy metabolism
  5. co-factor for numerous enzymes

Zn absorption is affected by the following metals:

  1. copper
  2. iron
  3. cadmium
  4. lead
  5. mercury

Zn levels are commonly low in diabetics, those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and autism. Symptoms of Zn deficiency include:

  1. fatigue
  2. apathy
  3. low stomach acid/poor digestion
  4. decreased vision
  5. lack of taste
  6. anorexia
  7. anemia
  8. dermatitis
  9. weak/brittle nails
  10. dry, flaky hair
  11. white spots on nails
  12. alopecia
  13. impaired wound healing
  14. male sexual dysfunction and lack of hormone production

Sources of Zn:

  1. anti-dandruff shampoos
  2. contaminated water from galvanized pipes
  3. welding
  4. over supplementation (100 mg/day)
  5. manufacturing of brass and bronze
  6. white paint
  7. pesticide production

Symptoms of high Zn levels:

  1. gastrointestinal disorders
  2. copper deficiency
  3. tachycardia
  4. blurred vision
  5. hypothermia (chronic cold body temperature)
Filed Under: Essential Nutrients, Nutrition & Vitamins

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