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Zinc free foods

A male asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappas
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Many sources: There are many food sources of zinc. Oysters provide more than any other food, but poultry and red meat are the main sources for most americans. Cra... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Mathew
Cardiology 60 years experience
RDA-Zinc: The recommended dietary allowance is 11mgm/day for men and 8 mgm/day for women. Best sources of zinc include oysters, lobster, red meats, liver.Plant... Read More
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Dr. Randy Baker
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
At least 11 mg &...: The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg/day. Best food sources include spinach, mushrooms, lamb, beef, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, oats, yogurt... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander
Pathology 46 years experience
Why?: I am wondering about this question. A low-zinc diet is sometimes prescribed for pompholyx though it's difficult and relatively ineffective, but if som... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julie Abbott
Preventive Medicine 47 years experience
Challenge for vegans: B12 is necessary for nerve & red blood cells. Top dietary sources are beef/turkey/chicken/salmon/clams/oysters/crab--challenging for vegetarians! ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Namey
Rheumatology 50 years experience
The order:: Oysters; shell fish; red meat; nuts!
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Gordon
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Just eat a variety: If you eat a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables it is very likely that you will get a well balanced diet of nutrients a and minerals. The pro... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Chevies Newman
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
I dont think: The zinc will hurt but are you sure this will help and are you sure he has an issue with his sperm count?
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
No, it does not: And it is very difficult to get too high a zinc level.
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Cox
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
No: 15mg of Zinc daily is unlikely to cause any GI symptoms. It is often used in 3rd world countries to keep children well. Zinc is contained in meats, se... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randy Baker
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
No: There is no worry about B vitamins "building up." The only B vitamin that our body stores is B12 and it is non-toxic. The only B vitamin known to be t... Read More
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