With respect to: "As with anything, excessive intake of zinc may lead to unwanted symptoms, including nausea, upset GI, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. Some of this may come from excessive supplementation, although apparently denture-adhesive creams may also be a source of high zinc as well. High levels of zinc has also been associated with reduced copper which may cause anemia and neurological impairment."
I have been advised that it is a good idea to take 1mg of copper for every 15mg of zinc. I found this in a product called "zinc balance". Any additional thoughts on this are welcome.
I started taking 50mg Zinc as the gluconate about 2014. I was pleased to find that my tendency to get colds/bronchitis in the winter was greatly reduced. Anecdotal N of 1, I am not an MD and am not giving medical advice!
Zinc is a heavy metal and any supplementation should be executed with caution. While short-term zinc nasal sprays are effective, the key is short-term usage. Zinc is a powerful antiviral and quickly shortens a viral storm, but care should be given to daily usage. Zinc ointment (ski cream, butt paste) is an alternate route to absorb zinc into the system if it upsets the GI.
With respect to: "As with anything, excessive intake of zinc may lead to unwanted symptoms, including nausea, upset GI, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. Some of this may come from excessive supplementation, although apparently denture-adhesive creams may also be a source of high zinc as well. High levels of zinc has also been associated with reduced copper which may cause anemia and neurological impairment."
I have been advised that it is a good idea to take 1mg of copper for every 15mg of zinc. I found this in a product called "zinc balance". Any additional thoughts on this are welcome.
Very focused piece. Hit many points. I have seen the zinc to copper ratio being important and there's only one mention of it which I found curious.
I started taking 50mg Zinc as the gluconate about 2014. I was pleased to find that my tendency to get colds/bronchitis in the winter was greatly reduced. Anecdotal N of 1, I am not an MD and am not giving medical advice!
Zinc is a heavy metal and any supplementation should be executed with caution. While short-term zinc nasal sprays are effective, the key is short-term usage. Zinc is a powerful antiviral and quickly shortens a viral storm, but care should be given to daily usage. Zinc ointment (ski cream, butt paste) is an alternate route to absorb zinc into the system if it upsets the GI.