Question 1

hi i am 16 years old how many grams or mg of zinc per day i need to grow taller or helps all body to grow well?

Accepted Answer

American Diet: I am not sure where you got the notion you need extra zinc or magnesium to grow taller. That is a false myth.  The american diet provides plenty of what you need as a teenager to reach the height your genes will allow.  The bigger question here is do you get enough protein in your diet. That is the really only thing that could hinder the growth if you were not eating plenty of protein in one day.

Question 2

i am more susceptible to covid19 because of my ckd and asthma. may i take zinc 20mg per day to boost my immune system? please help.

Accepted Answer

Yes and maybe: You are susceptible to more severe forms of the infection based on your comorbidities. Zinc has been recognized as a general immunity booster with better outcomes in some of the patients with Covid it has been used for, no outstanding scientific evidence otherwise. Dose appears to be in the 10-20 mg range, side effects being gastrointestinal and drug-drug possible interactions.

Question 3

1- 50mcg zinc and 2- 1000mcg biotin each per day. is this safe? zinc for sexual health and biotin for hair/nails/skin.

Accepted Answer

Safe yes. Effective?: Biotin and zinc are found naturally in a normal diet.  Supplementation is rarely needed.  The RDA of biotin is about 30 mcg/day. Whether high dose supplement promotes healthy hair/skin/nails is unknown, but it's probably safe.  The RDA of zinc is about10 mg/day.  I suspect you're taking 50 mg not 50 mcg ,which is safe,but there's no evidence that supplement beyond the RDA has any health benefits.

Question 4

m58, may i take vitamin b complex with zinc, vit e, c , folic acid and b12 500mcg with norvasc 10mg and zocor (simvastatin) 10mg per day.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is your business. It is wise to supplement with B12 if and only if you are a vegetarian. Ask your physician whether the other supplements are appropriate for your diet and lifestyle.

Question 5

dose zinc make your penis hard?

Accepted Answer

No: Zinc is a mineral found in our diets. If taken as a supplement, it does not affect erections to a significant degree.

Question 6

is zinc can subside acnes?
if yes, how much dose i have to take?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There have been small studies in regards to both topical and oral preparations of zinc for acne.  From a supplemental perspective the oral ranges have been quite variable - from 40-300 milligrams of zinc sulfate two or three times daily for 4-12 weeks.  I would review taking doses higher than 50 mg per day with your physician.

Question 7

harm of ingesting a small dose of pyrithione zinc cream by mistake?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: If you have no lip, mouth, throat or stomach problems then it's probably OK.

Question 8

how long does the nausea from zinc supplements last after each dose?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose: usually, in doses of 25-50mg- you should not have issues. I advise abstaining for 1 week and staring with very low doses on a full stomach- nausea is not a usual side effect of zinc supplementation.

Question 9

if you take a zinc supplement what will be the dose of zinc you have to take that maybe lead to copper deficiency?and what dose of copper supplement may cause darkening of the skin?

Accepted Answer

: If you are eating a usual mixed diet, there is no need to zinc supplement.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Question 10

does taking high dose zinc supplement cause grey hair or premature graying of the hair due to it depleting copper in the body?if so what's the dose of zinc that may cause this and how can you counteract it without stopping supplementation with zinc?

Accepted Answer

: If you are eating a usual mixed diet, there is no need to zinc supplement.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

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Hi i am 16 years old how many grams or mg of zinc per day i need to grow taller or helps all body to grow well?

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I am more susceptible to covid19 because of my ckd and asthma. may i take zinc 20mg per day to boost my immune system? please help.

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1- 50mcg zinc and 2- 1000mcg biotin each per day. is this safe? zinc for sexual health and biotin for hair/nails/skin.

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M58, may i take vitamin b complex with zinc, vit e, c , folic acid and b12 500mcg with norvasc 10mg and zocor (simvastatin) 10mg per day.thanks?

A member asked:

Dose zinc make your penis hard?

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Is zinc can subside acnes? if yes, how much dose i have to take?

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Harm of ingesting a small dose of pyrithione zinc cream by mistake?

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How long does the nausea from zinc supplements last after each dose?

A member asked:

If you take a zinc supplement what will be the dose of zinc you have to take that maybe lead to copper deficiency?and what dose of copper supplement may cause darkening of the skin?

A member asked:

Does taking high dose zinc supplement cause grey hair or premature graying of the hair due to it depleting copper in the body?if so what's the dose of zinc that may cause this and how can you counteract it without stopping supplementation with zinc?

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