zinc deficiency

Common Signs of Zinc Deficiency

1.       Loss of taste or smell.

2.       White spots on nail beds which were not caused by trauma.

3.       Common with excess alcohol consumption.

4.       Hair loss.

5.       Chronic infections, (UTIs or colds, etc.)

6.       Skin inflammation.

7.       Trouble sleeping.

8.       Unexplained infertility.

9.       Irregular menstrual cycles.

10.   Blood sugar swings.

Possible Causes

1.       Diet high in processed foods.

2.       Picky eaters in both children and adults.

3.       Mental or physical stress.

4.       Diet high in phytates, commonly found in vegetarians.

5.       GI inflammation caused by Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, or diverticulitis.

6.       Overgrowth of yeast, bacteria, or parasites in the gut.

7.       Daily alcohol use.

8.       Mega doses of calcium.

9.       Medications.

Medications that Cause Zinc Deficiency

1.       Blood pressure medications.

2.       Estrogens.

3.       Steroids – all types.

4.       Antibiotics

5.       Acid blockers from long term use.

Forms of Zinc

1.       Zinc Citrate.

2.       Zinc Picolinate.

3.       Zinc Momo methionine.

4.       Zinc Sulfate.

5.       Zinc Oxidex.