Daily zinc requirement -- 15-30 mg.
If you get sick,
the zinc dosage can be increased for 1-2 weeks.
Zinc supplements will be significantly more effective
if taken in synergy with other vitamins and adaptogens.
2) Direct blood test for zinc is not informative.
Zinc deficiency is always assessed in a comprehensive manner,
at least by three indicators:
1. Symptoms.
• Skin problems: Dryness,
peeling,
skin inflammation,
acne, and even accelerated skin aging can be related to zinc deficiency.
• Problems with hair and nails: Hair can become thin and brittle, and nails can become fragile and break easily.
• Reduced immunity: Zinc plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system,
so its deficiency can lead to more frequent infections.
• Reduced appetite: Zinc deficiency can decrease appetite and lead to weight loss.
• Stunted growth and development in children: In children, zinc deficiency can cause delay in physical and mental development.
• Decreased taste sensation: Loss of the ability to taste food may be related to zinc deficiency.
• Decreased night vision: Zinc deficiency can cause problems with night vision.
• Poor wound healing: Zinc is necessary for wound healing, so its deficiency can slow down this process.
• Psychological symptoms: Include depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
• Memory and concentration problems: Zinc deficiency can affect cognitive functions.
2. Alkaline phosphatase test.
A low indicator can indirectly indicate a zinc deficiency.
3. Blood test for total protein. One of the key functions of protein is transportation.
And if
the protein is low,
then the transport function is impaired,
minerals like iron,
zinc are not transported to tissues and cells.
4. Gastrointestinal diseases...
5. Zinc test:
This is the most reliable method for determining zinc deficiency.
In this test, zinc is given orally to the patient,
and then it is measured
how quickly it is excreted in the urine.
If the body excretes zinc slowly,
this may indicate a deficiency.
6. Hair analysis:
Hair analysis for zinc content can also help assess the zinc status in the body,
as hair retains traces of minerals
consumed by the body.
These are basic tests
that you can use for self-assessment of zinc deficiency.
If you get sick,
the zinc dosage can be increased for 1-2 weeks.
Zinc supplements will be significantly more effective
if taken in synergy with other vitamins and adaptogens.
2) Direct blood test for zinc is not informative.
Zinc deficiency is always assessed in a comprehensive manner,
at least by three indicators:
1. Symptoms.
• Skin problems: Dryness,
peeling,
skin inflammation,
acne, and even accelerated skin aging can be related to zinc deficiency.
• Problems with hair and nails: Hair can become thin and brittle, and nails can become fragile and break easily.
• Reduced immunity: Zinc plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system,
so its deficiency can lead to more frequent infections.
• Reduced appetite: Zinc deficiency can decrease appetite and lead to weight loss.
• Stunted growth and development in children: In children, zinc deficiency can cause delay in physical and mental development.
• Decreased taste sensation: Loss of the ability to taste food may be related to zinc deficiency.
• Decreased night vision: Zinc deficiency can cause problems with night vision.
• Poor wound healing: Zinc is necessary for wound healing, so its deficiency can slow down this process.
• Psychological symptoms: Include depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
• Memory and concentration problems: Zinc deficiency can affect cognitive functions.
2. Alkaline phosphatase test.
A low indicator can indirectly indicate a zinc deficiency.
3. Blood test for total protein. One of the key functions of protein is transportation.
And if
the protein is low,
then the transport function is impaired,
minerals like iron,
zinc are not transported to tissues and cells.
4. Gastrointestinal diseases...
5. Zinc test:
This is the most reliable method for determining zinc deficiency.
In this test, zinc is given orally to the patient,
and then it is measured
how quickly it is excreted in the urine.
If the body excretes zinc slowly,
this may indicate a deficiency.
6. Hair analysis:
Hair analysis for zinc content can also help assess the zinc status in the body,
as hair retains traces of minerals
consumed by the body.
These are basic tests
that you can use for self-assessment of zinc deficiency.
