Question 1

can zinc help grow at 15?

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Doubtful: There are no studies showing an benefit from Zinc supplementation at 15yo (or any age, for that matter) to aid in growing, whether you're referring to height or weight. Best to eat healthy, exercise regularly and choose your parents carefully. And consider checking in w/your Family Doc or Pediatrician if you're the shortest in your class by far, just in case you're growth hormone deficient.

Question 2

how does zinc affect the body?

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Trace element: Zinc is one of the trace elements needed for the activity of certain enzymes, including enzymes involved in DNA synthesis.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. 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, if you have sex.

Question 3

how to reduce your zinc in your body?

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Why do you ask?: If you have self-diagnosed based on a list of symptoms at a website by an "independent medical thinker", or have been to a lab that tests metals on everybody (these folks are mostly charlatans), i hope you'll reconsider. Please get with an evidence-based physician who's savvy about nutrition and trace metals; if you've already done this, there's no further need to ask. Good luck.

Question 4

what are some food that provide zinc?

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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.  Crab, lobster, some beans, and cashews are others.

Question 5

zinc expired but can i still take it?

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For 1000 years: Zinc is a mineral. It will never go bad or lose its potency. The date is there to get you to go buy more.

Question 6

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 7

is zinc dangerous at to high quantity?

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Yes.: You can have zinc toxicity if you ingest too much.  It sometimes happens when you use zinc-containing denture cream for long periods of time.  Also if you're taking zinc supplements after bariatric surgery or for wilson's disease, then there's a chance of getting too much.  Data is still out on zinc for colds, but using it short term (few days) shouldn't put you at dangerous levels.

Question 8

what are the vegetables containing zinc?

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Few if any: Zinc is important in making proteins and dna, immune function, wound healing and even taste and smell. The recommended daily allowance (rda) of zinc is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men. It is not generally found in vegetables per se, but is in legumes like peas, baked beans, cashews, chickpeas, kidney beans and others. See http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/zinc-healthprofessional for more info.

Question 9

hi is zinc plasma 76 mcg/dl a normal level ?

Accepted Answer

Use the reference: Zinc is typically measured using micromolar/l (mm/l) and so mcg/dl values will be a bit different. Your lab results should also contain a reference range. If my memory serves me correctly, the range is usually between 9-17 in mm/l units. By my estimate, the level seems ok. However, check you reference range. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 10

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.

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