Immune Support for Adults

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Zinc

• foods rich within the mineral zinc including
  avocados, oysters, lobster, spinach, beans,
  almonds, cacao, and chia seeds
• Zinc may be a trace mineral, meaning that the
  body only needs small amounts, and yet it's
  necessary for nearly 100 enzymes to hold out
  vital chemical reactions. it's a serious player
  within the creation of DNA, growth of cells,
  building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and
  supporting a healthy system. Because it helps
  cells to grow and multiply, adequate zinc is
  required during times of rapid climb, like
  childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. Zinc is
  additionally involved the senses of taste and
  smell.

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Recommended Amounts

• RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for
  adults 19 years is 11 mg each day for men and
  eight mg for ladies. Pregnancy and lactation
  require slightly more at 11 mg and 12 mg,
  respectively.
• UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is that the
  maximum daily intake unlikely to cause harmful
  effects on health. The UL for zinc is 40 mg daily
  for all males and females ages 19 years.

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• Zinc and Health
• Immunity
• Wound healing
• Food Sources
• Meats, poultry, and seafood are rich in zinc.
  Some plant foods like legumes and whole grains
  also are good sources of zinc, but they also
  contain phytates which will bind to the mineral,
  lowering its absorption.
• Shellfish oysters, crab, lobster
• Beef
• Poultry
• Pork
• Legumes
• Nuts, seeds
• Whole grains
• Fortified breakfast cereals

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• Supplements
• Zinc is out there in supplement form as pills and
  lozenges. Excess zinc can interfere with the
  absorption of iron and copper. High doses also
  can cause nausea and even vomiting. Therefore,
  it's important to not take supplemental zinc
  unless it's known that the diet is low in foods
  containing Zinc Supplements or a deficiency
  disease is confirmed. A registered dietitian can
  help to guage ones diet and determine if zinc
  intake is low.
• Signs of Deficiency and Toxicity
• Deficiency
• A deficiency disease is rare and is seen most
  ordinarily in people that don't absorb zinc well
  thanks to digestive disorders like inflammatory
  bowel diseases or who have undergone
  gastrointestinal surgery. Those with chronic
  liver or renal disorder also are in danger.
  Excessive or prolonged diarrhea can cause a
  deficiency disease, also as severe conditions
  with increased zinc needs like burns and sepsis
  (an infection caused by harmful bacteria entering
  the blood). Zinc Vitamins are more efficiently
  absorbed when taken in smaller doses and in
  people that are deficient within the mineral.

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• Other groups in danger for zinc deficiency
• Pregnant women. Increased zinc needs for the
  fetus and through lactation.
• Low amounts of zinc in human breast milk. High
  amounts of calcium and phosphorus in cows can
  lower zinc absorption.
• Vegetarians/vegans. Zinc intake is restricted to
  plant foods like whole grains that have lower
  bioavailability than from animal foods.
• Decreased absorption and increased loss of zinc
  through the urine.
• Signs of deficiency include
• Loss of taste or smell
• Poor appetite
• Depressed mood
• Decreased immunity
• Delayed wound healing
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss

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• Toxicity
• Toxicity occurs almost exclusively from zinc
  supplements instead of food. There are no reports
  of eating an excessive amount of zinc from the
  diet alone. 1
• Signs of toxicity include
• Nausea, vomiting
• Poor appetite
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Did You Know?
• Zinc oxide was utilized in ointments to treat
  wounds, as noted in Ancient Greek medical texts.
  Today, flowers of zinc remain a well-liked
  over-the-counter treatment skin treatment. It can
  defend against sunburns by reflecting and
  scattering ultraviolet rays in order that they
  don't penetrate the skin. it's also wont to treat
  inflamed skin conditions like burns, eczema,
  bedsores, and diaper dermatitis. The compound
  forms a protective barrier on the skins surface,
  repelling away moisture and allowing the skin to
  heal. it's going to also aid enzymes to interrupt
  down damaged collagen tissue in order that new
  tissue is often formed. No negative side effects
  are reported.