"ZINC"

THE UNDERRATED MINERAL

[ZINC THREAD]

We're gonna cover :

+Importance of Zinc
+Basic signs of Zinc deficiency
+Medical conditions that are related to Zinc def.
+Diet mistakes that affect Zinc absorption
+Zinc rich foods
+How to supplement Zinc

Let's begin

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IMPORTANCE OF ZINC

+It plays a role in hundreds of enzymatic reaction

+It is vital for immune function

+It plays a role in cell repair mechanisms

+It is vital for hormone production especially testosterone

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+It binds with dopamine, therefore, it's important for our psychological health

+It plays a role in healing processes

+It plays a role in the absorption of nutrients in intestines

+It is important for skin and eye health

And many more...

I think these would be enough

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BASIC SIGNS OF ZINC DEFICIENCIES

+Hair loss

+Loss of taste/smell

+Muscle/weight loss

+Testosterone and libido issues

+Diarrhea

+Getting sick often

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT ARE RELATED TO ZINC DEFICIENCY

1- Gastrointestinal conditions

+Gastric Bypass

+Colon damage
-IBS
-Crohn Disease
-Ulcerative Colitis
-Dıverticulitis

+Lower stomach acid
-Heartburn
-Acid reflux
-Antacid use

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2-Liver Damage
+Fatty liver
+Cirrhosis

3-Anti-biotic use

4-Diabetes

5-Stress/Depression

These medical conditions affect zinc absorption negatively, therefore, they need more zinc

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DIET MISTAKES THAT AFFECT ZINC ABSORPTION

+Eating high carb diet

+Processed foods/grains

+Whole grains (Phytate)

+Sugar

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ZINC RICH FOODS

+Oysters
+Red meat
+Crab
+Cheese
+Fish
+Beef liver

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HOW TO SUPPLEMENT WITH ZINC

First of all, Zinc deficiencies are very common

Our soils are depleted in trace minerals

And the human body can't store Zinc

We have to consume it daily

If your diet is poor in zinc

You need to supplement it

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There are certain things that you need to be aware of

1- You need to take it with an empty stomach for maximum absorption

2-We can't absorb more than 7-10 mg Zinc at a time

3-If you take too much zinc, that can cause copper deficiency

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So,

+Take it with an empty stomach, if you can't, take it with juice or a small portion of food

+Do take it more than 40 mg

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And be careful with the forms

-Zinc monomethionine
-Zinc citrate
-Zinc gluconate
-Zinc sulfate
-Zinc acetate

These are good to go

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