Zinc

Saturday, April 2nd 2005

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Vital for Health

For many years New Zealanders have been encouraged to eat more dietary fiber. Unfortunately fiber inhibits zinc absorption and New Zealand soils are deficient in zinc.

Zinc is essential for cell growth and immune function. It protects your body and promotes good health. But older style ordinary zinc supplements don't guard you as well as some of the newer forms of zinc. The newer forms are better absorbed, resist dietary fiber and won't cause anaemia - protecting you both inside and out!

A few years ago, a new form of zinc was released and patented. L-OptiZinc contains zinc monomethionine, a unique complex which acts as a protective shield that resists dietary fiber and increases zinc absorption. Studies show this form of zinc is absorbed better by the body, retained longer and is more effective than other zinc supplements tested. OptiZinc is approved safe for human consumption by the American Food and Drug Agency.

Do I need Zinc?

Yes, if you want to lead a healthy life. Zinc is found in every tissue and fluid in the body. More than 225 enzyme reactions have been identified in which zinc plays a vital role. The turnover of available zinc is rapid. This rapid turnover necessitates a constant intake of zinc for rapidly developing children and also adults combating disease or stress. In particular this also includes adolescents, pregnant women and seniors. A lack of zinc can compromise the immune system, retard growth, slow wound healing, impair sexual development and reproduction and can lead to dermatitis, hair loss, reduced sense of taste and decreased appetite.

How does my body lose zinc?

During the onset of stress, disease or inflammatory reactions, there is a significant drop in blood plasma zinc. The drop in plasma zinc occurs within a few hours and is frequently observed prior to an elevation in body temperature. If the stress or disease condition is prolonged over several days, the result is negative zinc balance. This depletion is further aggravated by reduced food intake. Exercise also increases zinc losses from the body.

Reproduced unabridged from the April - June 2005 issue of Health and Herbal News, with the kind permission of Health and Herbs International Ltd.

The following products are all useful for skin conditions :

AKN Skincare
Efamarine
Fish Oil 1500 - Omega 3
Formula 825 Verm Xpel
Mineral Power
Multi Power
Red Clover Combination
Zinc

Related health information can be found here:

Cleansing
Dermatitis
Eczema
Efamarine for healthy skin, hair and nails
Free radicals and antioxidants
Immunity
Primrose fish oil and vitamin E - EFA's
Psoriasis
Thisilyn for liver support
Water, the elixir of life

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Pure Natural Beauty

Silicea: The amazing gel

Trilogy Rosehip Oil - why it's just so good for the skin

If you need help or advice, you are welcome to email our naturopathic team with your health question.

Disclaimer: The health information presented here has been written for the New Zealand health consumer. It is of a general nature and is only intended to provide a summary of the subjects covered. The information is not intended to be comprehensive or to provide medical advice to you. While all care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, no responsibility or liability is accepted, and no person should act in reliance on any statement contained in the information provided. All health ailments should be treated by a qualified health professional.

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