Zinc Deficiency & Picky Eating, ADHD, Emotions, Digestion, Sensory Overwhelm...

Are you getting enough zinc?  

Here are common symptoms that can be triggered by zinc deficiency.  

Sensory:

- picky eating/poor appetite

- lack of taste/smell

- sensitive to sounds, light, and touch

Hair:

- alopecia (abnormal hair loss)

- premature gray hair

Mood & Brain:

- anxiety, anger &/or emotional instability

- cognitive lethargy/brain fog

Immune System:

- delayed wound healing

- candida overgrowth

- frequent infections (especially respiratory)

Growth, Strength, Development:

- poor physical coordination

- stunted growth & delayed puberty

- lack of muscle development

Yes, zinc is critical for human health!  

Zinc (and its many transport systems) has been found to assist in:

• brain development
• heavy metal detoxification
• digestive enzymes & healthy gut barrier
• reproductive success
• immune function
• bone health
  

...and so much more!

Zinc is shown to prevent vaginal candidiasis. (1)

Zinc is required to release and absorb iron - deficiencies in zinc & iron have been linked to picky eating, mood issues like sadness & irritability, and ADHD symptoms like poor memory, inattentiveness & impulsiveness. (2)

Ahem, why isn't this headline news?

Recent research suggests that over many thousands of years, people who lived in regions with less zinc in the soil developed special zinc transporter genes to enhance it's availability for the many critical roles it plays in human health. (3)

Yes!  

Zinc is one of the most critical nutrients in your body!

And - most people are deficient in zinc.

According to the 2015 study "Epidemiology of Global Micronutrient Deficiencies," zinc is a top 5 deficiency of greatest world-wide concern. (4)

Many factors deplete zinc:

--> phytates in grains & beans

--> casein in dairy

--> stress

What replenishes zinc?  

Food, like these top sources:

Oysters are the zinc superstars, with 30mg zinc in a 90g serving (a Crown Prince can of smoked oysters is 85g, including olive oil).

Beef & beef liver have just under 4mg zinc per 90g serving (choose grass fed & organic), closely followed by lamb.

Hemp seeds & pumpkin seeds have 9mg & 6.6mg respectively per 90g serving. 

However...

If zinc deficiency or other health issues have weakened your digestion...

Or if these foods don't fit your preferences...

A zinc supplement may be helpful.

Take 25% OFF zinc and all supplements today!

Always consult your practitioner when adding supplements. 

Zinc taken on an empty stomach may cause nausea!

I hope this information is helpful to you!

NOTE:  I am not a medical doctor and do not share medical advice.  Always consult your physician when considering supplements.

Sources:  

1.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38055800/

2.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34836314/

3.  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-08439-y

4.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26045325/