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A member asked:
Does the mineral zinc help in healing the perforated intestine?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Zinc is a cofactor for polymerases and proteases (functions in wound repair, cell regeneration). Unfortunately, is has never shown benefits for wound healing agren (2006) wound repair regen 14(5): 526-35.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Emergency!: Zinc is one of the most important trace elements and important for the immune system and in wound repair. It is found in fresh oysters, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, shellfish, etc. While it is beneficial in wound healing, a perforated intestine is a medical emergency. Please see a physician asap if you have this condition.
Answered 7/10/2013
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