Zinc
Zinc Deficiency can lead to a wide variety of degenerative diseases and illnesses, but is painfully common due to soil depletion and food processing. Zinc aids in the proper assimilation of vitamins, maintenance of body tissues, sexual function, immune system support, chemical detoxification, synthesis of DMA, and normal growth and development. It also helps reduce healing time, is an antioxidant, and must be in proper balance to assist some 25 enzymes in various function involving digestion, metabolism, and reproduction..
Because zinc moves through all the fluids in the body, it creates a defense against infection-causing bacteria and viruses trying to enter the body, and stops bacterial and viral replication. Also, zinc helps the body to slim down!
Hunger is regulated by zinc. Tests show that zinc deficiencies increase the need for food by up to 50% compared to subjects with adequate zinc levels. Therefore, a person who is deficient in zinc could possibly consume up to 50% more food than is necessary, causing an undesirable increase in carbohydrates and weight gain.
Some symptoms of Zinc Deficiency:
Alzheimer's Disease
Alcoholism
Body odor
Depression
Eye diseases
Hair loss
Loss of libido
Obesity
Thyroid disorders
Anemia
Anorexia & bulimia
Crohn's Disease
Free radical damage
Hypertension
Infection
Miscarriages
Still births
Angina
Acne
Cavities
Diabetes
Herpes
Infertility
Loss of smell & taste
PMS
Urinary tract disorders
If you are not sure whether you have a Zinc Deficiency, please consider taking the Zinc Test available from Starr Walker.