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Zinc Supplements
A zinc deficiency is difficult to measure because it is tightly contained throughout our body within proteins and nucleic acids, so it's possible for tests to overlook a zinc deficiency in different parts of the body.
Zinc Deficiency Symptoms:
Apart from all the already known benefits of Zinc to the body, studies are underway testing zinc as a treatment for herpes, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, and more. And although the evidence of zinc's benefits for these conditions is inconclusive, maintaining your zinc levels is still important, especially as a zinc deficiency may cause:
- Delayed sexual maturation
- Delayed wound healing
- Eye and skin lesions
- Growth delays
- Hair loss
- Impaired immune function
- Loss of appetite
- Taste abnormalities
At-Risk Groups:
Zinc deficiencies are not common in Northern America, but you should still be on the alert if you fall into any of the following categories typically at risk of zinc deficiency:
- Over 60 years of age
- High alcohol consumption
- Breast-feeding women
- Cancer
- Diarrhea
- Chronic liver or kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Inflammatory bowel disorders, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Some Pregnant women
- Sickle cell disease
The Best Zinc Supplement for the Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarians are also at higher risk of zinc deficiency because they do not eat meat or seafood. They may require up to 50% more than the RDA to account for reduced zinc absorption because of the presence of phytates found in grains, nuts, and legumes which can reduce the absorption of minerals, such as zinc. Our instant dissolve Zinc and Vitamin C tablets are perfect for quick absorption to counter this. No matter what your dietary requirements or restrictions, making sure you are ingesting enough zinc is important for every cell of your body so find the best zinc supplement for you to live your healthiest life.
