Zinc
Nature’s Power Healer
This essential mineral is important in prostate gland function and the nourishment of the reproductive organs. Zinc may help prevent acne and regulate the activity of the oil glands. It is also required for protein synthesis, collagen formation, healing of wounds and promotes a very healthy immune system.
Zinc allows acuity of taste and smell. It protects the liver from chemical damage and is vital for bone formation. Zinc is a constituent of insulin and many vital enzymes, including the antioxidant enzyme Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). It also helps to fight and prevent the formation of free radicals in other ways.
A deficiency of zinc may result in the loss of the senses of taste and smell. Zinc levels may be lowered by diarrhea, kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, or the consumption of fiber, which causes zinc to be excreted through the intestinal tract. A significant amount of zinc is lost through perspiration. The consumption of hard water or so-called mineral water can also upset zinc levels.
A deficiency of zinc can lead to a wide variety of degenerative diseases and diseases. Zinc deficiency is common due to depletion of our soil and losses with food processing. Zinc aids in the proper assimilation of vitamins, normal growth and development, maintenance of body tissues, sexual function, immune system, chemical detoxification, synthesis of DNA, and helps reduce healing time both before and after surgery. Zinc is a powerful antioxidant. It must be available to assist 25 different enzyme activities involving digestion, metabolism, and reproduction.
In the 1800s surgeons used zinc as an antiseptic/antibiotic after surgery. It was a powerful healing agent back then as is now. Lack of zinc in pregnant women can result in numerous birth defects including down’s syndrome, cleft lip, spinabifida, clubbed limbs, hiatal hernia, and umbilical hernias. Zinc is an antibacterial and antiviral. It is found in all the body fluids including moisture in eyes, lungs, nose, urine, semen, and saliva.
Natural food sources of zinc:
Fish Sardines Mushrooms
Liver Legumes Torula yeast
Lamb Egg yolks Brewer’s yeast
Pecans Soy beans Pumpkin seeds
Parsley Lima beans Sunflower seeds
Poultry Soy lecithin
Naturopathic food medicine formulas:
Zinc broth Samson’s meal
Super yeast Amino acid broth
Herbs containing zinc:
Sage Skullcap Chamomile
Hops Rose hip Milk thistle
Nettle Eyebright Sarsaparilla
Alfalfa Wild yam Fennel seed
Parsley Dandelion Burdock root
Mullein Chickweed
Phytonutrient/Nutricutical supplements:
Endurill
RNA/DNA
Nature’s healer
Prostate protector
Eyebright formula
Prostate master formula
Symptoms of zinc deficiency:
PMS Depression High cholesterol
Acne Alcoholism Loss of sex drive
Herpes Eye disease Enlarged prostate
Angina Alzheimer’s Thyroid disorders
Anemia Skin lesions Anorexia/Bulimia
Obesity Slow healing Reoccurring colds
Cavities Loss of taste Free radical damage
Hair loss Miscarriages Slow wound healing
Diabetes Birth defects Memory impairment
Infection Hypertension Impaired night vision
Infertility Loss of smell Weak immune system
Still births Loss of libido Urinary tract disorders
Body odor Undue fatigue Fingernail’s peeling or white spots
Impotency Crohn’s disease