Zinc
Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, and male reproductive health. Deficiency is common and affects immunity.
What is it for?
Essential for immune response
Deficiency causes hair loss
Essential for hormonal production
Necessary for skin repair
Participates in DNA repair and cellular apoptosis. Deficiency associated with higher oncological risk.
Essential for cell division and embryonic development
Zinc deficiency associated with tinnitus. Supplement if deficient
Reduces excess androgens and improves acne
Supports protein synthesis
💡 Absorption: Take with food to avoid nausea. Zinc picolinate and bisglycinate are the best-absorbed forms.
⚠️ Caution: Do not exceed 40mg/day without medical supervision. Prolonged use of high doses may cause copper deficiency. In those under 18, use only under medical/pediatric supervision.
Recommended doses
Range: 25 – 40 mg
Use for short periods
Range: 15 – 40 mg
Picolinate or bisglycinate form
Interactions with other supplements
⚕️ Medication interactions
Zinc reduces the absorption of fluoroquinolones.
→ Separar la toma al menos 2 horas.
Zinc reduces penicillamine absorption, compromising treatment of conditions such as Wilson disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
→ Separar la toma al menos 2 horas. Consultar con el reumatólogo antes de suplementar zinc.
🏥 Contraindications
Aunque el zinc se usa terapéuticamente en Wilson, la autosuplementación sin control puede alterar el delicado equilibrio del cobre y zinc.
→ No autosuplementar. El zinc en Wilson requiere prescripción y monitorización estricta por hepatólogo. Seguir solo pauta médica.
📚 Scientific references (3)▼
Meta-analisis. Pastillas de zinc (>75mg/dia) reducen la duracion del resfriado un 33%. Dosis menores de 75mg no muestran efecto.
Revision comprehensiva. El zinc es esencial para inmunidad, sintesis de proteinas y division celular. UL: 40mg/dia. Dosis altas depletan cobre.
Revision sistematica. Zinc acorto resfriados en adultos un 37%. Al dia 5, el 70% de los pacientes con zinc se habian recuperado vs 27% placebo.
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