ZINC
(ZN)
INGREDIENTS
Each 2 ml (0.07 fl.oz.) ampoule contains
0.0674 mg of zinc from zinc gluconate.
MODE OF ACTION
Zinc plays a major role in the synthesis and metabolism of
protein. Because of its importance in protein synthesis, it
is essential to healing, growth and sexual maturation. Zinc
activates over 70 enzymes, including nucleic acid polymerases
(cell growth and repair), superoxide dismutase (antioxidant)
and peptidases (protein digestion). Zinc acts in a synergistic
manner with vitamins A and C, and the minerals magnesium
and manGanese. The zinc requirement of most adults is in
the vicinity of 10-20 mg/day. Strial and white spots on the
fingernails may indicate long-term zinc depletion. Zinc is now
used for a variety of medical problems, including: postsurgical
use; parenteral nutrition; sickle cell anemia (prevents sickling
of red blood cells); rheumatoid arthritis (anti-inflammatory);
acne and other skin disorders; loss of taste; impaired immunity
and gonadal insufficiency. Research has demonstrated that zinc
deficiency can compromise cellular immune function. Patients
on total parenteral nutrition developed T-cell dysfunction
in association with severe zinc deficiency After 12 days of
intravenous zinc supplementation (12 mg/day) T-cell function
increased dramatically and averaged 160 percent of control.
INDICATIONS
GENERAL
Adrenal insufficiency
Cutaneous disorders: acne
Gonadic disorders - impotence, infertility
Hypolhalamo - pituitary disorders
Immunity homeostasis - candidiasis
SPECIFIC
Alcoholism (chronic)
Cholesterol
Growth Disturbances
Infertility
Lumbago
Thyroid (hyper)
Asthma
Cirrhosis
Hayfever
Libido (weak)
Prostatitis
KNOWN USES
Zinc has been traditionally used in oligotherapy to help
maintain immunity. It helps in tissue formation, and also helps
the body to metabolize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Its
anti-inflammatory activity, which is the basis of therapeutic
use, other than acrodermatitis enteropathica, is not well known:
production of cytokines, antioxidant activity.
