Hi there viewers!
Have you ever got your zinc levels tested?
Trace mineral deficiency can often go unnoticed and cause complications.
For example, about 12 to 40% of Americans are still not getting enough daily zinc.
This number extends to 1 to 2 billion people globally.
In today's video, we’ll discuss 16 signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency.
What do the white spots on your nails mean?
What about the loss of taste and unexplained weight loss?
We’re discussing all that and more.
Let’s get started…
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Do you experience PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome can change your physical, mental, and behavioral patterns.
It typically happens during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle.
Did you know that increasing your zinc levels can help control the symptoms of PMS?
Typically, you would require 8 mg of zinc to stay healthy.
If you feel like you are on a roller coaster ride every month, eating foods enriched with
high amounts of zinc, such as shellfish, oysters, beef, nuts, seeds, dairy, legumes, and fortified
cereal, can restore hormonal imbalance.
Studies have shown higher zinc concentration in the blood lowers PMS in young girls.
So remember to keep this in mind next time you are out on your grocery run.
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Are you troubled by unwanted facial hair?
You could be zinc deficient.
Facial hair can be a sensitive subject for so many out there.
The pressure to look perfectly cleaned up can push you to visit salons frequently.
But instead of splurging on hair removal treatments, try zinc supplements.
According to a clinical trial, women with PCOS, a condition that affects how ovaries
perform, who took 4 mg of zinc and other multivitamins for 3 months had less facial hair and inflammation
than those who did not take zinc.
Try Taking zinc supplements as a regular part of your beauty regimen to prevent unwanted
facial hair.
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Men who are encountering fertility issues.
Zinc deficiency negatively impacts sperm quality and count.
It can affect your decision to start a family.
Daily intake of zinc is vital since the body cannot store zinc.
If you are 19 to 50 years old, you require 14 mg of zinc daily.
But be careful while eating too many zinc-rich foods as going overboard can also cause toxicity
to the male reproductive organs.
Zinc deficiency can lead to delayed sexual development in adolescent males.
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Zinc deficiency can also have a scary effect on child development.
Zinc is essential for kids to build new tissues as It promotes collagen formation and builds
strong bones and cartilage.
It's necessary for the complete breakdown of the food that they eat.
Zinc even has an antioxidant effect on kids and keeps diseases away.
But if your child is a fussy eater, they might miss out on these benefits.
On a positive note, the international health standards recommend manufacturers add zinc
to baby formulas.
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Moving along, are your nails brittle and flaky?
Low levels of zinc could be the cause.
Your doctor might even check your nails as it’s the 1st sign of zinc deficiency.
Your nails require proteins to stay strong, and zinc helps your body to absorb proteins
much better.
Without zinc, your nail growth can crack and break.
Horizontal splits or soft, thin layers peeling away from the nail indicate a zinc deficiency.
Severe zinc deficiency can even cause inflammation around the cuticle.
If you have decided to go for zinc supplements, remember never to self-medicate.
Get the dose adjusted by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
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Now, Let's solve the mystery of uncontrolled hair loss.
Hair fall can have many reasons, including hormonal changes, illness, lack of sleep,
and poor nutrition.
It can happen to anyone and at any age.
Start upping your zinc intake if you are freaking out over the thinning on the top and front
of your scalp.
According to a study, less than 70 micrograms per deciliter of zinc strongly correlated
with hair loss.
But the alopecia was utterly reversible by zinc supplementation.
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Next, have you experienced a loss of taste?
Does your favorite food suddenly taste bland?
Studies on zinc administration have shown promising results regarding taste disorders.
Dysgeusia or distorted taste is a common neurological symptom related to genetic diseases, head
trauma, cancer, lifestyle changes, and even covid-19.
It also has a lot to do with zinc deficiency.
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Another common symptom of zinc deficiency is weight loss.
This symptom goes hand in hand with a loss of taste.
Modified dietary habits can make you drop a few pounds.
You might consider this change desirable if you are already trying to lose weight.
But this is not a healthy weight loss.
If you find a 5% drop in your body weight in less than 6 months without working out,
you could be suffering from a zinc deficiency.
All those appetite changes can put you in an irritable mood or make you depressed; it's
best to have your zinc levels tested if you notice these changes.
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Next, let’s look at the skin.
Supplement your way out of dermatitis with zinc.
Genetic changes and poor absorption due to increased alcohol consumption can make you
zinc deficient even if you are eating enough.
Itchy, dry skin, blisters, oozing pus, crusting and flaking can mean dermatitis due to zinc
deficiency.
This condition is not contagious but makes you conscious.
If the skin rash continues for a prolonged time, it might increase your chance of catching
infections.
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Next, low immunity is usual with this deficiency.
If you often get sick during the cold season, you need a boost of zinc in your diet.
Zinc builds immunity against bacterial infections and removes toxins from your body.
This nutrient can be so powerful that even if you start zinc supplements within 24 hours
of the onset of cold symptoms, it could shorten the length of your sick time.
It even reduces upper respiratory tract infections.
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Another symptom on our list is high blood glucose levels.
Blood sugar spikes happen for many reasons, including zinc deficiency.
Zinc is a blood glucose stabilizer.
The current rate of those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is steadily increasing.
A lot changes in your body when blood glucose swings from low to high.
It can cause obesity, heart problems, stroke, vision impairment, skin ulcers, and weight
alterations.
You can do a lot for yourself when it comes to the self-management of diabetes.
Even if you do not have diabetes, having a regular supplementation of zinc will prevent
your blood sugar levels from getting out of whack in the future.
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Now, let’s take a moment to look at healing within the body…
If your wounds are taking too long to heal…
Balme your zinc levels!
Zinc is involved in almost hundreds of different enzyme activities in your body.
Wound healing is a significant body response that requires zinc.
Less bioavailability of zinc makes healing extremely sluggish.
One way to meet your body's daily requirement of zinc is to soak the sprouts, beans, grains,
and seeds before having them.
Another pro tip is avoiding contradicting supplements like calcium and zinc in the same
go.
Taking both at the same time will inhibit zinc absorption.
Have them spaced out to reap the maximum benefits of zinc supplements.
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Next, we’re going to get a little personal here…
But have your bathroom habits changed recently?
Loose, watery stools may have multiple causes.
Food intolerance, laxatives, and inflammatory bowel disease are a few.
However, It's a lesser-known fact that even zinc deficiency can cause diarrhea.
According to a study, malnourished children from underdeveloped countries experienced
a shorter disease course with adequate zinc supplementation.
So you, too, can give this supplement therapy a try to soothe your irritated gut.
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So, how’s your mood these days?
Did you know your mental burnout could be a bad case of zinc deficiency?
Zinc helps the neurons in your brain to communicate with each other.
An active nervous system helps in keeping memory problems at bay.
But if you are getting foggy or finding a derailment in your cognitive functions, it's
time to supplement your health with zinc.
Zinc can be great for kids’ brains too.
A study has shown zinc to improve symptoms of ADHD also.
All in all, it's a complete package for your brain irrespective of your age.
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This one’s “for your eyes only.”
Ever heard of macular degeneration?
Your eyes are the gateway to the outside world.
But as you age, the retina starts thinning out.
It may cause blurring of vision and ocular irritation.
This is called macular degeneration.
Dry degeneration, a type of vision derangement, can be due to zinc deficiency.
Eye doctors generally prescribe vitamins and nutrients to clear up this vision loss.
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And here comes the last symptom; listen up closely!
Is your hearing diminishing by the day?
(Voice-over artist reads this line in a whisper, it can be unintelligible too)
Just kidding!
But realistically, if you are straining to listen to the television at the same volume
that you used to earlier, it could indicate zinc deficiency!
Hearing loss can cause dependency.
Although it is widespread in old age, you could avoid experiencing it.
Studies have shown progressive hearing loss to stop and show significant improvement of
a mild wheezing sound called tinnitus in the middle ear.
If you want to avoid wearing hearing aids when you age, then don't shy away from having
zinc-rich foods daily.
Apart from giving you a blast of zinc, foods like meat contain one more powerful vitamin.
B12!
This water-soluble nutrient keeps your nerves, muscles, and bones healthy.
But what happens when your body does not get enough of it?
Check out these 15 Signs You Have Vitamin B12 Deficiency
or Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms That Should
Never Be Ignored.
Go ahead.
Click one, or better yet, watch both and learn how to detect vitamin B12 deficiency.
Do you experience any of these zinc deficiency symptoms?
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