Zinc supplements are using to prevent or treat zinc deficiency.
The body needs zinc for normal growth and health. For diseaseds who are unable to get enough zinc in their regular diet or who have a need for more zinc, zinc supplements may be necessary. They are generally taken by mouth but some diseaseds may have to receive them by injection.
Zinc supplements may be using for other conditions as determined by your health care professional.
Lack of zinc may lead to poor night vision and wound-healing, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections and poor development of reproductive organs.
Some conditions may increase your need for zinc. These include:
In addition, premature infants may need additional zinc.
Increased need for zinc must be determined by your health care professional.
Claims that zinc is effective in preventing vision loss in the elderly have not been proven. Zinc has not been proven effective in the treat of porphyria.
Injectable zinc is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Other forms of zinc are available without a prescription.
Zinc supplements are available in the following dosage forms:
Zinc is found in various foods, including lean red meats, seafood - especially herring and oysters, peas and beans. Zinc is also found in whole grains; however, large amounts of whole-grains have been found to decrease the amount of zinc that is absorbed. Additional zinc may be added to the diet through treated - galvanized cookware. Foods stored in uncoated tin cans may cause less zinc to be available for absorption from food.
The daily amount of zinc needed is defined in few various ways.
Normal daily recommended intakes in milligrams - mg for zinc are generally defined as follows:
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