zinc

  1. C

    Zinc And Erectile Dysfunction

    When I take a zinc supplement, my erection strength is weak. In fact, Zinc is said to increase testosterone. Why doesn't zinc work for me?
  2. F

    Even Minimal Zinc Deficiency Impairs Digestion

    Quotes are from the news release (Diet lacking in zinc is detrimental to human, animal health: Even moderate zinc deficiency is bad for digestion) of the study "Subclinical zinc deficiency impairs pancreatic digestive enzyme activity and digestive capacity of weaned piglets." (Subclinical zinc...
  3. GutFeeling

    Relative Testosterone Deficiency And Hypogonadotropism May Lead To Zinc Deficiency

    Zinc deficiency tends to cause few androgens but according to this study it is possible that androgen deficiency causes zinc deficiency. Zinc increases when methyltestosterone is given, especially in boys with growth delay. And zinc level in boys beyond stage 3 of genital development are higher...
  4. P

    Skeletal Muscle Phosphatidylcholine And Phosphatidylethanolamine Are Related To Insulin Sensitivity

    And the difference is big! 100% and 50% for each ,compared to subjects with higher insulin sensitivity. Egg yolks/milk and liver are rich source of these phospholipids. But yolks are the richest. Skeletal muscle phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine are related to insulin...
  5. Travis

    On Pellagra

    Pellagra is fairly well understood, but there is still some persistent mythology surrounding the etiology. Everyone knows that niacin is the characteristic deficiency, but few are aware of the central importance that leucine plays in this. The somewhat low tryptophan and niacin content of corn...
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    IGF-1

    Here probably i only post positives about igf1, as ray seeing it generally on reparative ,constructive side.(according to danny roddy,thanks to him) it is interesting most nutrient deficiencies lower igf1 but not GH! Hypothyroids have lower level of igf1 Serum Resistin and Insulin-Like Growth...
  7. R

    Zinc Supplementation Ameliorates Electromagnetic Field-induced Lipid Peroxidation In The Rat Brain

    Zinc supplementation ameliorates electromagnetic field-induced lipid peroxidation in the rat brain. - PubMed - NCBI
  8. haidut

    Simple Copper Complexes Are A Powerful Alternative To Antibiotics

    The anti-bacterial effects of some metals have been known for millenia. Silver, Gold, copper and even nickel have been used by many ancient civilizations to sterilize water or even disinfect wounds. Of these metals, copper has been getting some renewed attention lately due to its ability to...
  9. TheSpartan1987

    Elemental Zinc

    hello guys, im new here . i have a question about zinc supplements: daily recomended dosage of zinc is reffer to elemental zinc right ? i take daily 100mg of zinc gluconate. that means: Zinc gluconate is approximately 13% zinc by weight. For a dose of 50mg elemental zinc, take 385 mg zinc...
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    Relationship Between The Blood Concentration Of Several Metals &Endocrine Disorders Of Aging Males

    Analysis of the relationship between the blood concentration of several metals, macro- and micronutrients and endocrine disorders associated with m... - PubMed - NCBI Abstract Beyond 30 years of age, men experience a decline in the production of testosterone, yet only a few develop late-onset...
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    Iron Decreases Adiponectin - Phlebotomy(blood Donation),Manganese,zinc,vitamin D Increasing It

    Adipocyte iron regulates adiponectin and insulin sensitivity. - PubMed - NCBI Iron overload is associated with increased diabetes risk. We therefore investigated the effect of iron on adiponectin, an insulin-sensitizing adipokine that is decreased in diabetic patients. In humans, normal-range...
  12. Momado965

    Zinc Low Body Temp?

    Whenener I exceed 18mg of zinc my body temp drops immediately. I do not know why that is. I use zinc orotate.
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    Zinc Deficiency Increases Salt Craving And Salt Intake

    The effect of zinc deficiency on salt taste acuity, preference, and dietary sodium intake in hemodialysis patients. - PubMed - NCBI Introduction High sodium intake is the main cause of fluid overload in hemodialysis (HD) patients, leading to increased cardiovascular mortality. High sodium...
  14. TheHound

    Zinc, Hypothyroidism And Hair Loss

    Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia I saw this study which pointed out complete hair regrowth after 4 months in a patient that was given Zinc monohydrate 140 mg capsules containing 50 mg of elemental zinc twice a day Does anyone know if this...
  15. P

    Vitamin D3 Transactivates The Zinc And Manganese Transporter SLC30A10 Via The Vitamin D Receptor

    Vitamin D3 transactivates the zinc and manganese transporter SLC30A10 via the Vitamin D receptor. - PubMed - NCBI Vitamin D3 regulates genes critical for human health and its deficiency is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, hypertension...
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    Zinc And Silicon Metabolism In Highly Trained Athletes During Heavy Exercise

    [Zinc and silicon metabolism in highly trained athletes during heavy exercise]. - PubMed - NCBI Abstract Trained male athletes were under study. It was found that under the effect of physical stress during the contest in ski race (30 and 50 km) the increase of the zink and silicon levels in...
  17. DaveFoster

    Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc Types and Dosages

    There's a great deal of information on this site that concerns minerals, but a wide variety of different dosages for each substance. Haidut provides a lot of helpful studies that translates to calculable dosages, but there' still a lot of ambiguity. Dosages for the following: - Calcium (35...
  18. Giraffe

    Does High Calcium Intake Deplete Zinc?

    There have been a couple of posts recently along the lines that "the Peat diet" was low in zinc and that high calcium intake would deplete zinc. So I decided to check what information I could find about it. My conclusion: A diet that contains adequate animal proteins from milk, eggs, and...
  19. J

    Does Pyroluria Actually Exist? Zinc/b6

    Is there any legitimate science out there that proves Pyroluria is a real condition? I've heard tons of people say they have it, but couldn't they just be having run-of-the-mill zinc deficiency symptoms because of high aldosterone/diet whatever? I'm especially interested if Dr. Peat has...
  20. Amazoniac

    Zinc Supplements - Clarification On Ray's Comment

    Does someone know in details why Ray has stated (from the email exchanges) that zinc supplements can be problematic when are consumed for a long time, possibly oxidizing other nutrients..? And is this a problem when it's already chelated (as zinc pboylinate, etc)?
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