Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast The 7 Warning Signs of a Zinc Deficiency
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Sep 23, 2024 Discover the crucial role of zinc in your body, influencing over 200 enzymes and essential for making antioxidants like glutathione. Learn about the seven warning signs of zinc deficiency, including night blindness and hormone imbalances. The discussion highlights the thymus gland's role in immunity and how age affects its function. Innovative research shows potential anti-aging benefits from rejuvenating the thymus and the significant impact zinc supplementation can have on overall health and immune function.
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Zinc's Importance
- Zinc is the third most important nutrient, after vitamin D and magnesium, playing a vital role in over 200 enzymes.
- It's crucial for diverse functions, including glutathione production, testosterone and insulin synthesis, and memory function.
Hormonal and Vision Impacts
- Zinc deficiency can manifest in night blindness, impacting safe driving.
- Low testosterone (hypogonadism), estrogen, and progesterone are also signs, especially challenging during menopause.
Stress, Diarrhea, and Phytates
- Low zinc can cause lowered cortisol, leading to adrenal overcompensation and increased stress.
- Diarrhea, particularly in children consuming high-phytate grains, signals deficiency.