Things You'll Need:
- Zinc
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Step 1
Take a zinc supplement in the form of zinc picolinate - it is considered the best.
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Step 2
Take zinc separately from other minerals, especially iron, copper, manganese and calcium. They may interfere with zinc absorption.
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Step 3
Check the quality of your tap water. Hard water can upset zinc levels.
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Step 4
Assess the amount of grains and legumes that you eat. They contain a substance called phytate, which binds with zinc and prevents absorption.
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Step 5
Speak with your doctor if you have kidney disease, chronic diarrhea, diabetes or liver disease. You may need additional zinc supplements.
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Step 6
Assess how much fiber you consume. High fiber can cause zinc to be excreted from your body.













Comments
jrzgrl265 said
on 4/23/2009 Sorry that's $10 for a 3 month supply of the Standard Process zinc chelate
jrzgrl265 said
on 4/23/2009 YES the proper zinc supplement can increase hair growth. After reaching age 50 my hair started thinning noticeably. A lot of hair was coming out in the shower. Probably due to hormonal changes. I highly recommend the STANDARD PROCESS PRODUCT known as ZINC LIVER CHELATE. within a few week I noticed much less hair loss and my hair returned to normal thickness. These products can be purchased at chiropractic offices (I work for one) or online at the Standard Process website. Only $ for a 3-month supply. The ONLY drawback is that with herbal supplements, effects can sometimes wear off. BUT IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH TRYING. Most people are zinc deficient. After about 5 months of success I am noticing a decline again. But this article on "zinc absorption" should really help as I had recently started taking a lot of calcium, i eat a fair amount of legumes, beans whole grains and fiber, AND
LouisJeffries said
on 2/9/2009 what can you eat that has zinc in it? 5*
dharmabum31 said
on 1/25/2009 Great article. I think 100 mg per day is quite high, especially if you have a healthy diet. I usually aim for 30mg per day. This dose actually helps the immune system and hormone levels. Thanks for the information!
haresh78 said
on 12/8/2008 I read on a message board that zinc helps promote hair growth...is that true? has anyone experienced thicker hair after taking a zinc picolinate supplement continuosly for months or years? thanks
haresh