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ZINC OVERVIEW
Zinc is of great importance for
the health of a number of population groups: growing children, pregnant women, the elderly and
people with allergies and chronic diseases. They may actually benefit from zinc supplementation.
Vegetarians are also one of the potential risk groups for zinc deficiency, and dyslexia is also
associated with zinc deficiency.
SIGNS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
Zinc is found in a wide variety of
foods. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food, but red meat and poultry
provide the majority of zinc in the American diet. Other good food sources include beans, nuts,
certain seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products. Zinc absorption
is greater from a diet high in animal protein than a diet rich in plant proteins. Phytates,
which are found in whole grain breads, cereals, legumes and other products, can decrease zinc
absorption.
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Zinc products from EVitamins.com |
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Brand |
Package |
Price |
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Dyno-Mins Zinc |
Nature's Plus |
90 Tabs |
| $10.20 |
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Mega Zinc 100 mg -
Sustained Release |
Nature's Plus |
90 Tabs |
| $14.60 |
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Zinc |
NewChapter |
60 Tabs |
| $14.36 |
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Zinc |
NOW |
250 Tabs |
| $6.39 |
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Zinc 10 mg |
Nature's Plus |
90 Tabs |
| $4.52 |
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Zinc 30 mg |
Nature's Plus |
90 Tabs |
| $5.99 |
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Zinc 30 mg |
Nature's Plus |
180 Tabs |
| $10.76 |
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Zinc 50 mg |
Twinlab |
90 Capsules |
| $6.36 |
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Zinc 50 mg |
Twinlab |
180 Capsules |
| $10.36 |
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Zinc 50 mg |
Solaray |
100 Caps |
| $5.19 |
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Zinc King Cold Lozenges |
Nutrition Now |
60 Lozenges |
| $4.79 |
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Zinc King Cold Raspberry
Lozenges |
Nutrition Now |
60 Lozenges |
| $4.79 |
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Zinc Lozenges |
Nature's Plus |
90 Lozenges |
| $6.48 |
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Zinc Picolinate w/ B6 |
Nature's Plus |
120 Tabs |
| $14.04 |
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Zinc Picolinate w/ B6 |
Nature's Plus |
60 Tabs |
| $7.60 |
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Zinc Plus |
Olympian Labs |
100 Caps |
| $8.71 |
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ZINC SUPPLEMENTS
Zinc supplements are used to
prevent or treat zinc deficiency. The body needs zinc for normal growth and health. For patients
who are unable to get enough zinc in their regular diet or who have a need for more zinc, zinc
supplements may be necessary. They are generally taken by mouth but some patients may have to
receive them by injection.
Zinc supplements may be used for other conditions as determined by your health care
professional. Lack of zinc may lead to poor night vision and wound-healing, a decrease in sense
of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections, and poor development of reproductive
organs. Some conditions may increase your need for zinc. These include :
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica (a lack of absorption of zinc from the intestine)
- Alcoholism
- Burns
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Down's syndrome
- Eating disorders
- Intestine diseases
- Infections (continuing or chronic)
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Pancreas disease
- Sickle cell disease
- Skin disorders
- Stomach removal
- Stress (continuing)
- Thalassemia
- Trauma (prolonged)
In addition, premature infants
may need additional zinc.
Increased need for zinc should be determined by your health care professional.
Claims that zinc is effective in
preventing vision loss in the elderly have not been proven. Zinc has not been proven effective
in the treatment of porphyria.
Injectable zinc is given by or
under the supervision of a health care professional. Other forms of zinc are available without a
prescription.
Zinc Supplements
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