Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral and one of the most abundant trace elements in the body, second only to iron. Much of our zinc is found in the bones and muscles, and relatively high amounts are stored in the prostate gland and retina of the eye. Learn more about:

What is Zinc?  Benefits Side Effects  Reviews

What is Zinc?

Zinc is an essential mineral and one of the most abundant trace elements in the body, second only to iron.  Much of our zinc is found in the bones and muscles, and relatively high amounts are stored in the prostate gland and retina of the eye.  Our senses of vision, taste and smell are enhanced by zinc and multiple body systems rely on it.  You need extra zinc while pregnant and breastfeeding, and it’s involved in synthesising RNA and DNA.

Metabolic processes involving hundreds of different enzymes need zinc to function, as do hormones including insulin, thyroid and growth hormones and the sex hormones.  Our immune, cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, sexual and sensory systems all rely on zinc as a vital element for healthy functioning, and it has important roles in growth, wound healing, and skin health.  Stress quickly depletes our zinc reserves.

Zinc Benefits

Zinc can help treat acne and other skin disorders, burns, wounds and post-surgical healing, poor immunity, fatigue, stress, PMT, loss of taste and smell, hair loss, poor appetite, retarded growth, diarrhoea, weight loss, anorexia, chemical sensitivity, alcoholism, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes.  As we age zinc can improve our cognitive ability and help prevent dementia, and together with antioxidants it helps prevent arteriosclerosis.

Zinc is a proven treatment in cases of male infertility, low sperm count and prostate enlargement.  It is beneficial for delayed sexual maturity, low testosterone and low libido.

Zinc Side Effects and Contraindications

• High doses can gastrointestinal problems, headache and drowsiness.

• High doses may be immunosuppressive

• Zinc is a copper antagonist and long term high doses can lead to copper deficiency. 

Zinc Reviews

"You definitely notice the difference when using this product. My nails get stronger and my skin looks fantastic. I recommend this to anyone and everyone."

– La Tessa about Blackmores Bio Zinc

"This product was invaluable in healing my mothers skin after a bad abrasion on her leg."

– Jill about Clinicans Zinc Oral Drops

"Product was recommended by my GP at the holistic health centre that I go to, when a blood test showed that I had a zinc deficiency. I used to get those white spots on my fingernails which apparently also sometimes indicate zinc deficiency, but they all went away when I started taking this product at 10 drops a day. A good product and it lasts for ages too!."

– CW about Clinicans Zinc Oral Drops

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