Question 1

need help. is 25 mg zinc safe to consume daily?

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Not likely: Depends on your health status and reason, but recommended dose absorbed is about 8-10mg per day. Supplements are not fully absorbed, but for cold prevention, it works best when taken in proximity to the beginning of a cold's symptoms, and not with continuous administration.

Question 2

is there any harmful effect of taking zinc tablet of 50 mg on daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Zinc: It can work for gastroenteritis, as an antioxidant, & in wound healing & inflammatory processes.

Question 3

should i take daily vit.d & zinc.. i'm a 33yr. old lady.

Accepted Answer

It depends: We can get all the vit. D we need from sun exposure. Those who live far from the equator can not get d from the sun in fall ; winter but where you live it is possible to get d from the sun year-round. But if you don&#x27;t spend much time in the sun or use sunscreen then d would be beneficial. You can get a blood test to measure your levels- if not at least 50 you can benefit- see http://bit.Ly/1dc7vna.

Question 4

multivitamin and 50mg zinc daily, safe?

Accepted Answer

Multi and zinc: Generally considered safe.

Question 5

can i take zinc supplement daily?

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Check your zink level: First! Zinc is recommended for many males for prostate health, and often is found in a multivitamin tablet. It has to be taken in the right proportion with copper. You don't want to overdo and take too much zinc. So if you been taking it daily by itself only, have your doctor  check your blood level first, then discuss your concerns. That is the best approach!

Question 6

can we intake zinc powder on daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't help: Doesn't help unless you are zinc deficient.

Question 7

expert opinion please: could taking a zinc pill daily help a cough?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: There is significant variability in the results from research on the impact of zinc on the common cold. Some studies showed no effect and others showed benefit if taken the first day of symptom onset. Do not take zinc intranasally due to the potential for loss of sense of smell.

Question 8

i am taking 25mg daily zinc supplement.  can i get gastritis by taking this ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get Gastrointestinal side effects with Zinc. Diarrhea and some gastritis like symptoms are common. 5-15% will experience this.

Question 9

is it safe to take 100mg zinc picolinate and 8mg copper daily at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Minerals: Zinc is safe, copper can become toxic if level too high.

Question 10

hello sir,  can daily zinc supplement cause me to develop gastritis ? looking forward to your reply.

Accepted Answer

Gastritis Maybe: Zinc, particularly in high doses (over 60 mgs) can cause stomach irritation. Even low doses of Zinc can cause stomach irritation but is less likely to do so. Zinc should be taken with food when used to help prevent this side effect. If you think you have gastritis, it is important you discuss this with your physician as gastritis has many causes and should not just put down to having taken Zinc.

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Should i take daily vit.d & zinc.. i'm a 33yr. old lady.

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Multivitamin and 50mg zinc daily, safe?

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Can i take zinc supplement daily?

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Can we intake zinc powder on daily basis?

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Expert opinion please: could taking a zinc pill daily help a cough?

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I am taking 25mg daily zinc supplement. can i get gastritis by taking this ?

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Is it safe to take 100mg zinc picolinate and 8mg copper daily at the same time?

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Hello sir, can daily zinc supplement cause me to develop gastritis ? looking forward to your reply.

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