10 Common Signs that you are deficient in Zinc.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral which our body
uses for over 300 important functions such as making DNA.
Unfortunately many people are deficient in this nutrient
because they have digestive problems, or consume too many junk foods which depletes it.
In today's video we will take a look at 10
common signs that you are deficient in Zinc, and how to fix this.
1. Loss of Taste/Smell One of the most common signs that you do not have
enough zinc is a loss of taste and smell. This commonly happens when people are infected with
a virus or pathogen, because the body uses up its zinc stores to fight help fight off the illness.
2. Hair Loss Hair loss is also a
common symptom of a zinc deficiency, because it plays a role in building DNA and hair strands.
If you do not absorb enough zinc, the hair will most likely thin out over
time. This is more common in men, because zinc supports testosterone.
3. Low Testosterone Men who are deficient in zinc
may experience low testosterone levels. This can cause erectile dysfunction, shrinking testicles
(hypogonadism) and muscle weakness. Zinc supports healthy testosterone levels in both women and men.
4. Wounds That Won't Heal Because zinc takes part in cell proliferation,
if you don’t have enough your body may struggle to heal cuts and wounds. Eating
oysters is a great way to replenish your zinc if you have this problem.
5. Regular Colds
Another sign would be having cold infections on a regular basis.
Zinc plays a part in the replacement and turnover of all of your cells in the body. If you do not
have enough, it can slow your immune system which makes you more likely to catch a cold.
6. Leaky Gut If you have any autoimmune diseases
or skin problems like eczema and psoriasis then you likely have a leaky gut. This condition
uses up your zinc stores, because your intestinal tract is trying to heal itself.
We recommend cabbage juice and collagen for repairing a leaky gut.
7. Depression People who suffer with depression and low mood
are often deficient in zinc. Zinc helps to make neurotransmitters in the brain
which make you feel good such as dopamine. Zinc is also used in hundreds of enzyme processes
which helps your synapses in your brain to communicate.
8. Muscle Weakness If you are working out but find it very
exhausting and difficult, you may need more zinc. The body uses zinc when building muscle,
especially as it helps to heal them after a heavy workout.
9. Ulcers If you frequently
suffer with stomach ulcers or mouth ulcers then getting more zinc into your diet can really help.
Eating shellfish can quickly heal these sores because the zinc and B vitamins will
replenish your body, so that it can make DNA faster and repair the damaged cells.
10. Diabetes Most diabetics are deficient in zinc
because the pancreas uses up this mineral to make insulin and release it into the body. Taking a
supplement of zinc can help to replenish this on a regular basis if you have diabetes or prediabetes.
11. Unusual Signs There are few other
unusual signs that you may want to look out for which can also indicate that you are lacking zinc.
• Dwarfism • Hearing Loss with Age
• High Blood Pressure • Slow/Poor Nail Growth
• Stretch Marks • Cold Hands and Feet
• White Spots on Nails
12. Why Am I Deficient The most common reason
people are deficient in zinc is because they consume too much refined sugar or
flour based foods which depletes zinc. Whole grains such as those found in bread also
block your absorption of zinc because they contain phytates. If you have colon
damage or digestive problems this may also interfere with your absorption of zinc.
13. How To Get More Zinc Starting eating more zinc rich foods including
oysters, shellfish, sea weed, beef liver, oily fish and grass fed meats. You can also take apple
cider vinegar capsules to improve absorption. Be sure to cut out refined foods as much as possible.
14. Zinc Storage The body does not have a storage mechanism
for zinc, which means that we have to replenish it every single day from foods that we eat.
If you are ill with an infection or injury then you will need more zinc to restore your cells.
15. Zinc Test It's very easy
to find out if you are zinc deficient, by purchasing a simple test to use at home.
These are very cheap and involve tasting a zinc tablet/liquid. If you can't taste then zinc then
you are deficient, but if you already have enough the tablet will will taste strong and unpleasant.
16. Supplement We recommend
taking a daily supplement of chelated zinc, in the form of "zinc biglycinate chelate."
The standard dosage is around 20-30mg and can really help to support your overall health.
As you can see zinc is an absolutely essential nutrient for supporting the
immune system, the turnover of cells and the production of hormones like testosterone.
To learn more about the benefits of zinc and other healthy nutrients,
please select our important nutrients playlist at the end.
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