Re: Re: Zinc Deficiency????

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> I just got copies of my lab results from March. My zinc level dropped

from 775 on 8/6/02 (when I was not taking zinc supplements) to 71. I take

50 mg chelated zinc (puritan's pride). Am I not taking enough or could

something in my diet/lifestyle have produced this drastic change om 8

months.

** zinc is better absorbed and utilized by our bodies when bound to

picolinate, acetate, citrate or glycerate. zinc sulfate and chelates are not

as well absorbed.

signs of zinc deficiency include hair loss, mental disturbances, recurrent

infections, acne, impaired night vision and impaired immune function.

toxic effects can occur at levels greater than 150mg. daily over a period of

time. zinc sulfate supplementation can result in gastrointestinal upset and

nausea. rda is 19mg.

zinc competes with copper, iron and calcium for absorption. zinc should be

taken apart from fiber.

sue

info taken from encyclopedia of nutritional supplements.

typically I see zinc in a 30 or 50mg. dose [not 19]