Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Zinc
What is it?
Zinc is a mineral concentrated in the muscles, bones, skin, kidneys, liver, pancreas, eyes and, in men, the prostate.
What does it do?
Zinc is critical for the functioning of enzymes that have a role in hundreds of processes around the body - from cell growth to sexual maturity and immunity.
Common Uses
Helps to prevent colds, flu and other infections. Helps to treat a wide range of chronic ailments, from rheumatoid arthritis and under-active thyroid to chronic fatigue and osteoporosis. Alleviates skin problems and digestive complaints.
Dosage
The usual medicinal dose is 15mg once a day. Taking zinc for longer than a month may interfere with copper absorption, so dietary supplements should include 2 mg of copper for every 30mg of zinc.
Caution
Do not take too much zinc. More than 30 mg daily can, in the long term, interfere with copper absorption, leading to anaemia. Daily doses of more than 100mg of zinc can also impair immunity.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.