Re: Re: Zinc and its effects

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Thanks, Margery! I'll do another saliva test next week, but generally my cortisol is rather low, not high. So Zinc is obviously not recommended then..

What else could I do to improve the condition of my skin/nails?? Any ideas?

To: RT3_T3 Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 10:16:23 PMSubject: Re: Zinc and its effects

It looks like the answer depends on whether the adrenal issue is HIGH cortisol or LOW cortisol. "Zinc inhibits cortisol secretion and should NOT be used with lowcortisol people."from Moderator 's post:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/31095{Zinc} is often given to people with high cortisol to help lower it"from Val's post:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/31105Hope this helps.>> Hi All, I recently read that Zinc has a negative effect on thyroid hormones or cortisol/dhea levels. Is that true? > > My skin and my nails are VERY bad at the moment. I used to take zinc quite regularly and everything was fine. I haven't supplemented in a while, but would

really love to take it again - am scared though that it worsens my hypothyroidism/adrenal fatigue.> > Please can you give me some advice?> > Thanks! Merith>