Zinc can cure diarrhea and more info on zinc

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Zinc Can Cure Diarrhea

Zinc supplements reduce both the severity and duration of acute or persistent diarrhea in children, according to researchers from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.The study included data from 22 studies, including 16 that focused on children with acute diarrhea, and six that focused on children with persistent diarrhea.Compared to placebo, the zinc supplements reduced the occurrence of both types of diarrhea by about 18 percent. The supplements also reduce stool frequency by about 19 percent in children with acute diarrhea, and 13 percent in those with persistent diarrhea.However, most of the studies also found that zinc supplements were more likely to cause vomiting than placebo.

Sources:

Reuters February 19, 2008

Pediatrics February 2008, Vol. 121 No. 2, pp. 326-336

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Dr. Mercola's Comments:

Zinc is an essential trace mineral, and there are more biological roles for zinc than for all other trace elements put together. It plays a crucial role in such things as:

Cell growth

Keeping your immune system strong Stabilizing your metabolic rate Balancing your blood sugar Maintaining your sense of taste and smellIt’s well known that one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency is an increased risk of bacterial and viral infections, so it makes sense that boosting your immune system with zinc would also help to ward off diarrhea.This could be a simple, and inexpensive, way to save the lives of millions of children who die from diarrhea worldwide every year. Another, perhaps even safer, option for treating diarrhea is to take a high-quality probiotic (good bacteria) -- and I advise everyone take probiotics with them when they travel overseas for this very reason.Should YOU Take a Zinc Supplement?Reading about all of zinc’s benefits, you may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to take a supplement, just in case. Well, about the only time you may want to consider one would be if you come down with a cold, as zinc lozenges (that you suck on, and don’t just swallow) may help to relieve your symptoms. However, while zinc is an essential component of human nutrition and deficiency can result in some devastating symptoms, it is important to avoid the conventional paradigm approach to nutrients -- and that is often targeting a specific nutrient for a specific disease.In reality, nothing is isolated in your body, and taking zinc indiscriminately can be quite problematic. For instance, zinc supplementation may:

Cause you to become deficient in copper, which may lead to anemia

Double your risk of prostate cancer (for men)

Lead to nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and even diarrhea if you take too muchSo my personal recommendation would be to hold off on the zinc supplements, and instead increase zinc in your diet from the foods you eat. Some of the best food sources of zinc are:

Liver Crimini mushrooms Spinach Sea vegetables Pumpkin seeds Beef Green peasAnd remember, you are unique in which foods -- and which vitamins and minerals -- make you thrive. So you can further tailor which zinc-rich foods are right for you by finding out your nutritional type.

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also sunflower seeds RAW, is a good source of Zinc.. Sunflower seed kernels, driedNutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 570 kcal 2390 kJ Carbohydrates 18.76 g - Sugars 2.62 g - Dietary fiber 10.5 g Fat 49.57 g - saturated 5.20 g - monounsaturated 9.46 g - polyunsaturated 32.74 g Protein 22.78 g Thiamin (Vit. B1) 2.29 mg 176% Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.25 mg 17% Niacin (Vit. B3) 4.5 mg 30% Pantothenic acid (B5) 6.75 mg 135% Vitamin B6 0.77 mg 59% Folate (Vit. B9) 227 ìg 57% Vitamin C 1.4 mg 2% Vitamin E 34.50 mg 230% Calcium 116 mg 12% Iron 6.77 mg 54% Magnesium 354 mg 96% Phosphorus 705 mg 101% Potassium 689 mg 15% Sodium 3 mg 0% Zinc 5.06 mg 51Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/3/15/zinc-can-cure-diarrhea.aspx Zinc Can Cure Diarrhea Zinc supplements reduce both the severity and duration of acute or persistent diarrhea in children, according to researchers from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.The study included data from 22 studies, including 16 that focused on children with acute diarrhea, and six that focused on children with persistent diarrhea.Compared to placebo, the zinc supplements reduced the occurrence of both types of diarrhea by about 18 percent. The supplements also reduce stool frequency by about 19 percent in children with acute diarrhea, and 13 percent in those with persistent diarrhea.However, most of the studies also found that zinc supplements were more likely to cause vomiting than placebo. Sources: Reuters February 19, 2008 Pediatrics February 2008, Vol. 121 No. 2, pp. 326-336 Health Alert: Stop Using Regular Krill Oil! There’s Something Even Better Now. .. Now you can get your omega-3’s, antioxidants, and other amazing Antarctic Pure Krill ingredients faster and easier than ever before*. New and Improved Krill Oil uses a unique nutrient delivery process that allows for greater nutrient bioavailability and absorption*. Let your overall health soar to new levels. Find Out More Dr. Mercola's Comments: Zinc is an essential trace mineral, and there are more biological roles for zinc than for all other trace elements put together. It plays a crucial role in such things as: Cell growth Keeping your immune system strong Stabilizing your metabolic rate Balancing your blood sugar Maintaining your sense of taste and smellIt’s well known that one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency is an

increased risk of bacterial and viral infections, so it makes sense that boosting your immune system with zinc would also help to ward off diarrhea.This could be a simple, and inexpensive, way to save the lives of millions of children who die from diarrhea worldwide every year. Another, perhaps even safer, option for treating diarrhea is to take a high-quality probiotic (good bacteria) -- and I advise everyone take probiotics with them when they travel overseas for this very reason.Should YOU Take a Zinc Supplement?Reading about all of zinc’s benefits, you may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to take a supplement, just in case. Well, about the only time you may want to consider one would be if you come down with a cold, as zinc lozenges (that you suck

on, and don’t just swallow) may help to relieve your symptoms. However, while zinc is an essential component of human nutrition and deficiency can result in some devastating symptoms, it is important to avoid the conventional paradigm approach to nutrients -- and that is often targeting a specific nutrient for a specific disease.In reality, nothing is isolated in your body, and taking zinc indiscriminately can be quite problematic. For instance, zinc supplementation may: Cause you to become deficient in copper, which may lead to anemia Double your risk of prostate cancer (for men) Lead to nausea, stomach

pain, vomiting, and even diarrhea if you take too muchSo my personal recommendation would be to hold off on the zinc supplements, and instead increase zinc in your diet from the foods you eat. Some of the best food sources of zinc are: Liver Crimini mushrooms Spinach Sea vegetables Pumpkin seeds Beef Green peasAnd remember, you are unique in which foods -- and which vitamins and minerals -- make you thrive. So you can further tailor which zinc-rich foods are right for you by finding out your nutritional type.

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