Zinc

BENEFITS FOR ANTIAGING ZINC:
Essential treatment for Schizophrenia and depression
May help prevent Alzheimer's
Can benefit Epilepsy, MS, Dyslexia, Acute Psychosis, Dementia
Can also help with Anorexia Nervosa and ADD
Shortens cold symptoms
Supplements stimulate the production of white blood cells
Balances blood sugar
Helps lower cholesterol
Improves skin disorders
Especially helpful for acne
Can help boost libido
Promotes protein synthesis
Effective topical treatment for canker sores
Can be beneficial to eye health and preventing cataracts

WHAT IS IT:
It is a trace mineral that has antioxidant advantages. It's main function is preventing fat oxidation. It aids in the absorption of Vitamin A and is needed for maintenance of Vitamin E. It is crucial for healthy functioning of every cell in the body.

FOOD SOURCES ARE:
It comes from our soil which is becoming if not already, depleted.

ZINC
Competes with copper, manganese and iron for absorption. Taking too much can contribute to a deficiency in these other minerals.

TOXICITY:
Excess may lead to weight gain.

DEFICIENCY:
You can test your body's supply of this mineral by doing a taste test. Take a sip of zinc sulfate heptahydrate. If you notice a bitter taste, you are not deficient. If you taste nothing or the taste is delayed, you need to replenish your body's supply.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTONS:
Blood sugar imbalance, brain and nervous system deterioration, cataracts, colds, diabetes, eating disorders, fatigue, food allergies, hearing impairment, heart disease, immune malfunctions, inadequate digestion, lack of appetite, osteoporosis, poor wound healing, prostate enlargement, schizophrenia, skin problems, toxic metal accumulation, ulcers. May crave sweet and salty foods

MAY BE BENEFICIAL:
15 to 25 mg daily for preventative care
150 mg maximum (until you can taste it)
Check with your nutritional doctor for proper combinations of supplementation

Antioxidant Anti-Aging Alpha-Lipoic-Acid Bilberry Burdock Carotenoids CoEnzyme-Q10 Curcumin-Turmeric Flavonoids Garlic Ginkgo-Biloba Glutathione Grape-Seed-Extract Green-Tea Melatonin Methionine NAC NADH OPC Pycnogenol Selenium Silymarin SOD Vitamin-A Vitamin-C Vitamin-E Zinc