Question 1

what happens if you get too much zinc?

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Acute Zinc Toxicity: can cause  nausea, vomiting,  abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea  headache, irritability, lethargy &amp;  dizziness. Other problems can arise with chronic zinc toxicity.

Question 2

can taking too much zinc lower iron levels ?

Accepted Answer

Zinc: Zinccompetes with iron absorption and canlower iron stores.

Question 3

what does too much zinc from fixodent do to someone?

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Possible neurologiic: Though not proven it is thought to cause possible neurologic damage.

Question 4

hello docs. i was wondering can too much zinc make you sick?

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Yes: It can irritate your stomach, and more seriously, interfere with your normal absorption of copper, also a necessary nutrient.

Question 5

should i take zinc tablets if i have too much iron?

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No problem.: The sites in the small intestine that absorb zinc and iron are not identical.  Taking zinc will not affect iron levels in any way.

Question 6

how much zinc should be taking a day ? is 57mg supplement too much?

Accepted Answer

May be too much: RDA for female is 8mg/day
RDA= Recommended Daily Allowance.
Many factors can play part in absorption &amp; retention of Zinc. Diet high in phytate &amp; fiber may increase  zinc requirements.Genetic &amp; environmental factors play a part also.No "gold standard" yet exists for the assessment of zinc status.Zinc serves as a co-factor in more than 70
metallo-enzymes.

Question 7

does too much zinc cause rashes on face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its possible to be having a contact dermatitis secondary to the zinc.

Question 8

i took too much zinc picolinate during some months and now i have excess zinc what can i do to evacuate it ? copper helps but it takes too long

Accepted Answer

Consider homeopathy: Zinc toxicity is uncommon but can occur with doses of 100 mg/day or more taken over time, esp. If not balanced with copper in a 10-15:1 ratio. By simply stopping it the body will eliminate it but it has a half life of 280 days so this takes time. Many of the symptoms are due to copper deficiency so copper helps. I found no other mainstream treatments but homeopathic zinc may help- see comment:.

Question 9

can excessive alcohol decrease zinc and iron levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excessive alcohol intake impairs many stomach functions and can cause multiple nutritional deficiencies. For good heath - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

hi does too much zinc cause too much free testosterone ?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not: And it is very difficult to get too high a zinc level.

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