Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 > I amwondering how much additional zinc I should add to my regimen, and can I take it at the same time as iron, or do they compete like iron and calcium do? Does anyone have experience with this? >>>>>>> Zinc - more than you ever wanted to know...... zinc is in every body cell and is a component in over 200 enzymes. it function in more enzymatic reactions than any other mineral. it is necessary for proper action of the bodies hormones including thymic, insulin, growth and sex. the best known food sources are oysters, shellfish, meats, whole grains, legumes,nuts,and seeds. severe zinc deficiency is not common but is manifested by skin changes, diarrhea, hair loss, recurrent infections as a result of impaired immune function. marginal zinc deficiency maybe reflected by an increased susceptibility to infection, poor wound healing, decreased sense of taste or smell and a number of minor skin disorders like acne, eczema and psoriasis. some other physical findings are a decreases ability to see at night, mouth ulcers, white coating on the tongue or marked halitosis. white spots on the fingernails may reflect zinc status. recommended dietary allowances for zinc: males, 30mg. females, 45mg. lactating females, 60mg. the most absorbable forms of zinc are picolinate, acetate, citrate or glycerate. zinc sulfate or chelate is not as easily absorbed. some health conditions associated with decreased zinc absorption: calcium or iron supplementation! intestinal resection the principle toxic effects of zinc occur with prolonged intake at levels greater than 150mg. daily. the effects include copper deficiency anemia, reduced HDL levels and depressed immune function. zinc competes with copper for absorption and most notably calcium and iron can affect zinc absorption if supplemented in high doses. zinc supps. should be taken apart from high fiber foods as well as calcium or iron. there it is...... Sue [sw VA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 > I amwondering how much additional zinc I should add to my regimen, and can I take it at the same time as iron, or do they compete like iron and calcium do? Does anyone have experience with this? >>>>>>> Zinc - more than you ever wanted to know...... zinc is in every body cell and is a component in over 200 enzymes. it function in more enzymatic reactions than any other mineral. it is necessary for proper action of the bodies hormones including thymic, insulin, growth and sex. the best known food sources are oysters, shellfish, meats, whole grains, legumes,nuts,and seeds. severe zinc deficiency is not common but is manifested by skin changes, diarrhea, hair loss, recurrent infections as a result of impaired immune function. marginal zinc deficiency maybe reflected by an increased susceptibility to infection, poor wound healing, decreased sense of taste or smell and a number of minor skin disorders like acne, eczema and psoriasis. some other physical findings are a decreases ability to see at night, mouth ulcers, white coating on the tongue or marked halitosis. white spots on the fingernails may reflect zinc status. recommended dietary allowances for zinc: males, 30mg. females, 45mg. lactating females, 60mg. the most absorbable forms of zinc are picolinate, acetate, citrate or glycerate. zinc sulfate or chelate is not as easily absorbed. some health conditions associated with decreased zinc absorption: calcium or iron supplementation! intestinal resection the principle toxic effects of zinc occur with prolonged intake at levels greater than 150mg. daily. the effects include copper deficiency anemia, reduced HDL levels and depressed immune function. zinc competes with copper for absorption and most notably calcium and iron can affect zinc absorption if supplemented in high doses. zinc supps. should be taken apart from high fiber foods as well as calcium or iron. there it is...... Sue [sw VA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Additional info: I just found my reference which indicates you do have a much higher demand for zinc while breastfeeding as you pass it on to the baby, so you will need a higher dose. Also Zinc can block absorption of calcium, copper and iron, so do not take them within an hour of each other. Zinc should be taken with a meal as it can cause an upset stomach. Also, a high fiber meal will block zinc absorption, so avoid this as well. A normal gut only absorbs about 10 percent of zinc in animal foods, and each less in plant foods, so you can be sure we aren't getting ANY from food! Carolyn Lynn and all, Your zinc may be falsely low due to the increased blood volume of pregnancy and early postpartum. (dilutional). If you are currently taking 50 or 100mg a day, I would add another 50 mg per day until you are retested - say in 6-8 weeks. I doubt you will need the increased dose after that. I am not aware if breastfeeding uses up your bodies zinc stores though - in which case you would need to continue it until about 6 weeks after you complete nursing your baby. Congratulations. Carolyn > I am wondering how much additional zinc > > I should add to my regimen, and can I take it at the same time as iron, or > > do they compete like iron and calcium do? Does anyone have experience > with > > this? > > Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Are you in Canada? I forget. You gave me a start with those numbers! My labs are in front of me and our range is 60-130! Hahah! Zinc aids in protein uptake. We (distals) come out of the shoot on four 50mg chelated per day. You can probably do 2 of 'em for 3 months, til you get labs. Iron does not WANT to get in. Iron with C, alone. It's just easier, IMHO. I take my zinc with my minerals groups. You're taking calcium 3X a day, anyway, right? So, take a zinc with each, maybe? Then test again in 3 months? I thought I had also read that zinc didn't agree with calcium, but then I see zinc in some of the carbonate supps. Thanks, Puyallup, WA (state) Website: www.vitalady.com To check out PayPal: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Zinc supplements > Hi all, > I just got the results of my blood work back. I am 7-weeks post-partum and > breastfeeding, so I need to make sure my blood levels are all in line. > Normally, my surgeon does not test for zinc, or recommend regular > supplements except for the normal multi-vitamin, but I asked for some extra > tests this time based on what I have learned from this group. So, my Zinc > level came out low at 664. The minimum normal level is 700. I don't know > if it has been low all along, or if this is a new development since I have > no previous tests to compare it to. I am wondering how much additional zinc > I should add to my regimen, and can I take it at the same time as iron, or > do they compete like iron and calcium do? Does anyone have experience with > this? > Lynn > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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