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Why supplement?
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Supports immune function
Zinc is involved in the normal function of innate and adaptive immune cells.
Nutrition consensus: Established✓
Aids wound healing
Zinc takes part in protein and DNA synthesis and supports skin and tissue repair.
Mechanism: EstablishedADVERTISEMENT
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How to take it
With foodTaking with food may reduce nausea
Best timeAnytime
When taken with antibiotics or minerals such as iron and calcium, stagger doses as a professional advises.
General wellness11 mg/day for adult men; 8 mg/day for adult women
Specific needsTreatment doses for deficiency or malabsorption must be set by a doctor; the adult supplement upper limit is 40 mg/day.
How oftenUse according to daily need; long-term high doses should be medically monitored.
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What to watch
Cautions
High long-term doses may cause copper deficiency, anemia, and weaker immune function.
Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and penicillamine should be taken apart from zinc.
Common side effects
· Nausea
· Stomach discomfort
· Metallic taste
Rare but important
· Long-term excess can cause copper deficiency and neurologic symptoms.
Long-term dependenceNot addictive; high doses can cause nutrient antagonism and copper deficiency.