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"When people with low zinc are given zinc supplements, their T-cell count goes up and they're better able to fight off disease. There's a fair amount of research showing that malnourished children given zinc supplements have shorter courses of infectious diarrhea. zinc supplements also can help heal skin ulcers and bedsores for people who are low in zinc to begin with. (When zinc levels are normal, however, supplements don't seem to make the wounds heal any faster.) Problem is, how do you know when your levels are normal? You don't." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"By contrast, the use of high-dose zinc supplements (80 mg as zinc oxide, along with 2 mg of cupric oxide) for 6 years with or without antioxidants was associated with modestly lower progression from intermediate to advanced AMD in the AREDS [181]. One smaller zinc supplementation trial had previously reported a benefit of zinc supplementation on vision loss in patients with AMD [182], whereas another did not [183]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Iron supplementation has been found to interfere with the absorption of zinc supplements, but only on an empty stomach. Taken with food, iron does not interfere with zinc absorption. Most supplements are designed to be taken with food and this is one reason why. The iron in fortified food does not appear to inhibit zinc absorption. Calcium can interfere with iron absorption when both nutrients are consumed together. The calcium and phosphorus in milk can reduce iron absorption." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "However, the HIV virus also needs zinc. zinc supplements may in fact backfire to decrease survival time and stimulate the virus. Helping the immune system get adequate zinc without helping the HIV will require further research. ZINC AND OLDER ADULTS Older adults have average zinc intakes that tend to be lower than the RDA. To avoid impaired immune system functioning, older adults should be sure to maintain adequate zinc intake. ZINC AND ALCOHOLISM Alcoholics are at increased risk of zinc deficiency from both impaired absorption and increased urinary losses." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Because extra iron supplementation can interfere with the absorption of zinc from foods, zinc supplements may be needed along with iron supplements. Zinc is especially needed during pregnancy and for the first six months of breastfeeding. Four out of five pregnant women worldwide have inadequate zinc levels. Adequate zinc is associated with healthier babies and easier deliveries. Iodine deficiency can cause brain damage, especially when it occurs in the fetuses of pregnant women after the first trimester and in children of up to three years of age." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "For best absorption, iron or zinc supplements should not be taken at the same time as calcium supplements. Tetracycline should also be taken at a different time than calcium supplements. Summary for Calcium Main functions: bones and teeth, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. Adequate Intake: for adults and adolescents, 1000 to 1300 mg per day. Toxicity is rare. Tolerable upper intake level is set at 2500 mg for ages one and above. Deficiency can cause stunted growth in children and osteoporosis in adults. Sources: dairy products, almonds, tofu, sesame seeds, vegetables, and beans." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Only the animals who received no zinc supplements developed liver cancer. zinc supplements reduce copper levels in the liver. [Biology Trace Element Research 105: 117-34, 2005] Low blood levels of zinc are often noted in acute lymphocytic leukemia, but zinc is not administered as part of any modern chemotherapy regimen. In a case involving a 3-year old girl with leukemia, zinc administered during chemotherapy and through 3 full years of therapy produced a remission (blast cells reduced to zero) with remarkable return to normal red blood cell production." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"One exceedingly simple remedy worth trying is to take 20 to 30 mg of zinc supplements daily. It is believed that zinc deficiency can cause people to sweat excessively. Chelated zinc tablets are better absorbed by the body. • An Odor-Fighting Formula One wise use of essential oils is to fight body odor caused by underarm bacteria. Using a clean glass bowl or beaker-shaped glass, mix together 2 tablespoons witch hazel, ft 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (the vinegar scent fades quickly!" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Only the animals who received no zinc supplements developed liver cancer. zinc supplements reduce copper levels in the liver. [Biology Trace Element Research 105: 117-34, 2005] Low blood levels of zinc are often noted in acute lymphocytic leukemia, but zinc is not administered as part of any modern chemotherapy regimen. In a case involving a 3-year old girl with leukemia, zinc administered during chemotherapy and through 3 full years of therapy produced a remission (blast cells reduced to zero) with remarkable return to normal red blood cell production." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Zinc supplements also can help heal skin ulcers and bedsores for people who are low in zinc to begin with. (When zinc levels are normal, however, supplements don't seem to make the wounds heal any faster.) Problem is, how do you know when your levels are normal? You don't. There's no single laboratory test that consistently and accurately measures zinc status. (Nutritionists have been using the simple zinc taste test for years, but not everyone knows about it and it's somewhat subjective. See the box on page 84 for more information." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Benefit in slowing progression is proven: High-dose zinc supplements slowed the progression of intermediate to advanced AMD in a large, multicenter, placebo-controlled clinical trial over 6 years. In combination with antioxidant supplements, this supplement also reduced moderate visual acuity loss. Benefit of adequate zinc intake from foods in slowing development of AMD is likely. Zinc deficiency impairs retinal function in animals and humans." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Alfalfa, iron, kelp, and zinc supplements are recommended. Use a natural source of iron, such as blackstrap molasses or Floradix Iron + Herbs from Salus Haus. Q If you take zinc supplements, eat sulfur-rich foods, like garlic, onions, and legumes. Zinc inhibits the action of sulfur. INTRAVENOUS CHELATION THERAPY Intravenous chelation therapy is often used to remove calcified, hardened plaque from the arterial walls, improving circulation. When done under the care of a physician, this procedure can be a safe alternative to vascular surgery." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Recent research has shown that zinc supplements can improve memory and clarity of thinking in cases of deficiency. Check with your doctor about side effects. Dosage: 15 mg a day has been tested as safe and effective. • Use Your Home to Remember Better perts in aging like to remind us from time to time that often when we think we've forgotten something, we haven't. It's merely been "misplaced," or blocked by the interference from all the knowledge we've gained over a lifetime. That is one reason why gerontolo-gists suggest a literal home remedy for boosting memory." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "It may not be the cause, per se, but over a span of a few months to two years, men who have taken standard (400 mg a day) doses of zinc supplements have exhibited a noted improvement in semen quality. Note: Seminal fluid, prostatic fluid and sperm together make up semen. Forget about Cigarettes and Sex Not long ago, in a respected urology journal, researchers reported that sperm cells of men who regularly smoked cigarettes couldn't swim as efficiently as those of nonsmokers." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Zinc and cadmium tend to occur together naturally, and some zinc supplements are not purified sufficiently to remove all traces of cadmium.61 Cadmium is a toxic element and a known risk factor for prostate problems, and the results of some studies may have been influenced by the presence of cadmium. You should make sure zinc supplements come from reputable sources.* According to one study, zinc gluconate supplements consistently had the lowest levels of cadmium. As with most items, it is nearly impossible to overdose on nutrients from natural foods." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"Zinc supplements have been shown to be effective in cases of recurrent furuncles (boils—caused by a staphylococcal infection)" and to reduce the incidence of opportunistic infections (infections that occur only when the immune system is weak) in HIV-infected patients.12 In a double-blind study of preschool children living in New Delhi, India, supplementing with 10 mg of zinc per day reduced the incidence of respiratory infections by 45%." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.) "A few milligrams of copper should be used in conjunction with zinc, since copper has ulcer-healing properties of its own,11 and zinc supplements increase the need for copper. Vitamin A Vitamin A is known to promote the health of epithelial tissues, which include the cells that line the stomach and duodenum. When ulcers were induced in rats by subjecting them to stress, treatment with vitamin A significantly reduced the size of the ulcers.14 Similar results have been found in humans." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.) "Individuals with low levels of zinc in their blood were more likely to respond to zinc supplements than wete patients with higher zinc levels.3 Other Nutrients Deficiencies of one or more of the following—thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron—have been found in some individuals with RAU.4 5 In one report, as many as 17%, 62%, and 44%, of patients with RAU wete deficient in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, respectively.6 Like zinc, some of these nutrients play a role in the healing process." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.) "Zinc supplements have been shown to produce a similar effect in men with BPH.3 EFAs and zinc act on a group of hormone-like molecules known as prostaglandins—so named because they are found in abundance in the prostate gland. Certain prostaglandins are believed to help prevent the prostate gland from enlarging. However, with advancing age, the prostate appears to lose its ability to manufacture prostaglandins.4 EFAs are the raw materials from which prostaglandins are produced, and zinc influences the formation of these compounds." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"I read years ago that this problem can be caused by insufficient zinc in the system, and that zinc supplements have cured foot odor problems for many. It is probably worth a try. A. You are not alone in suggesting this remedy for smelly feet. We heard from another reader: "Several members of my family had the same problem until they discovered that zinc will alleviate the odor. Whenever we hear of someone with this problem, we suggest to the offending party, 'Don't stink—take zinc!' Usually 50 to 100 milligrams per day will solve the problem in less than 30 days." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Reduce the dose if you notice diarrhea. zinc supplements have also been reported to increase immune function. Adults should take 25 mg per day, and children should take lower amounts. For example, a 30 lb child might be given 5 mg of zinc per day while suffering from an ear infection. Vitamin A supports immunity. Give a child up to six years of age 2,000-5,000 IU of vitamin A a day to support immunity. You should be able to find this in liquid form. Herbs: Larix enhances immune function and also has antimicrobial activity." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Metal fume fever is not the basis for the widespread use of zinc supplements as an over-the-counter remedy for the flu, but there is a connection.3 Zinc oxide, applied as an ointment, paste, or poultice, is a centuries-old topical remedy for inflammation of various sorts. The key signs of inflammation form a quartet of redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness. Recognizing these cardinal signs of disease has been a central catechism of medical teaching for at least as long as zinc oxide has been in the phatmacopoeia. Inflammation can be localized or can spread to multiple parts of the body." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"Zinc depletes the body's store of copper so also take copper alongside zinc supplements. Herbs: Echinacea and goldenseal enhance the immune system and have antiviral properties. Take 2-4 ml of a combination tincture four times a day. Astragalus is excellent for treating and preventing tonsillitis and infections in general. Take 500-1,000 mg in capsule form or 4-6 ml of tincture three times a day. Take plenty of raw garlic or 300-500 mg in capsule form to fight infection or as a preventive measure. —I Drink slippery elm and marshmallow root tea two to three times a day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"You should not use zinc supplements without talking with your doctor first. Dig up some selenium. Another trace mineral, selenium, acts as an antioxidant but also works a lot like zinc — by improving the effect of vitamins E and C. Selenium comes from the soil so unprocessed foods are a good source for it. Go for Brazil nuts, grains, fresh vegetables, and also seafood. A good selenium-filled lunch would be a cup of barley soup, a tuna fish sandwich made with whole grain bread, and a stalk of celery. As with zinc, it's better to get selenium from foods than from supplements." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Reduce the dose if you notice diarrhea. zinc supplements have also been reported to increase immune function. Adults should take 25 mg per day and children should take lower doses according to weight. For example, a 30 lb child might be given 5 mg of zinc per day while suffering from glue ear. Vitamin A also supports immunity. Give children up to six years old 2,000-5,000 IU a day. Vitamin A is available in liquid form. Herbs: Larix enhances immune function and has antimicrobial properties. Dissolve 1-2 tsp in a non-dairy formula or in water for older children." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Agents seized flaxseed oil, aloe vera, zinc supplements, vitamin C, and even Sleepytime Tea. One health food store owner was reportedly threatened by TDH with, "Don't talk to the press, or we'll come down on you twice as hard!" None of the confiscated products were ever returned to the store owners, no charges were filed, and no reason for the raids was ever given. The raids were simply a campaign of terror designed to destroy the inventory and disrupt business operations of stores selling natural health products." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Clinical Management: zinc supplements or zinc-containing products should be administered 4 hours before or 4 hours after grepafloxacin. Moxifloxacin: Concurrent use may result in decreased efficacy of moxifloxacin. Clinical Management: Moxifloxacin should be administered at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after zinc. Norfloxacin: Concurrent use may result in decreased efficacy of norfloxacin. Clinical Management: Avoid concurrent use. However, if used concurrently, the dose of the zinc salt should be given at least 6 hours before or 4 hours after the norfloxacin dose." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Clinical Management: zinc supplements or zinc-containing products should be administered 2 hours before or 2 hours after ofloxacin. Sparfloxacin: Concurrent use may result in decreased efficacy of sparfloxacin. Clinical Management: If sparfloxacin and a product containing zinc must be taken concurrently, administer the zinc-containing preparation 4 hours after the sparfloxacin is given. Tetracyline: Concurrent use may result in decreased tetracycline effectiveness. Clinical Management: Administer tetracycline at least 2 hours before or 3 hours after zinc." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Men should consider taking zinc supplements, because men with higher zinc levels seem to have a lower risk of prostate cancer. Try a dose of about 30 milligrams a day (if you take a multivitamin, it may be in that already). YOU Tip: Kick the Caffeine. For men with BPH, going to the bathroom can be hard. That's because the pressure on the bladder and a sphincter that spasms make it difficult to let the urine out. But once the sphincter relaxes, all flows like a rushing river. To help the sphincter relax, cut down on coffee and caffeine— which put the serious squeeze on." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

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