Zinc is an essential nutrient, meaning the body doesn't naturally create it instead, it is obtained through food. It is found in red meats, poultry, shellfish and fish, though it is also found in nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, dairy products and certain vegetables, there is more zinc in meats.
This remedy helps your body absorb the zinc from the food you eat.
Zinc is required for many of the processes in your body including:
- Boosting your immune system and metabolism
- Healing wounds, burns, certain ulcers and other injuries to the skin
- Reducing inflammation
- Gene Expression
- Enzymatic Reactions
- Protein production
- DNA synthesis
- Nerve function
- Growth and development
- Fertility
- It may also help with acne
Those who are at risk of zinc deficiency are:
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Infants who are breastfed by their mum with low zinc
- Vegetarians and vegans
- Elderly
- People who are malnourished (including those with bulimia or anorexia)
- People with certain genetic mutations
- People with an alcohol addiction
Symptoms of zinc deficiency are:
- Reduced immune response
- Infections
- Slow to heal
- Decreased alertness
- Diarrhea
- Minimal appetite
- Weak memory
- Impaired growth/development
- Loss of taste or smell
- Losing hair
- Dry skin
- Behavioural issues
- Mood disturbances
- Delayed sexual maturity
- Can be a cause of fertility issues and impotence in men
Remedy Ingredients: Ethanol Base, Zinc Mur (Chloratum) 60C, Calc Sulph 50C, Kali Phos 50C, Nat Mur 30C, Silica 70C, Phytate antidote, Zinc Metallicum 60C.
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- 50ml Dropper