"Zinc. It was a zinc deficiency that caused Joe to laugh at inappropriate moments."
Posted on 10/12/2012 4:34:27 PM PDT by neverdem
Zicam works...... very well
I only have cash.
A goodly portion of inflammation can be eliminated by simply grounding ones self. Walk barefoot in the grass. It’ll do wonders for inflammation. Check out “Earthing”. It sounds hippy dippy but the science is sound.
A bunch of twists and turns to this one.
To start with, not all zinc supplements are equal. While most are readily absorbed, “(blood) Plasma zinc has a rapid turnover rate and it represents only about 0.l percent of total body zinc content. This level appears to be under close homeostatic control.”
So zinc goes in, and zinc goes out. But there is a problem that a lot of tissues do not readily absorb most varieties of zinc. So most of the zinc supplement is lost before it can be absorbed by these tissues.
However, some forms of zinc, like zinc gluconate (found in
Cold-Eeze lozenges), and zinc aceticum and zinc gluconimum (Found in Zicam lozenges and spray) *are* readily uptaken by these tissues. In that case, zinc is known to inhibit viral reproduction, so these medicines can legally say that they “lessen duration and severity of the common cold” (though they might against influenza, they wouldn’t dare say so.)
But the point is both they get in your tissues quicker and stay there longer than zinc supplements in your blood.
“Zinc is an essential component of a large number (>300) of enzymes participating in the synthesis and degradation of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids as well as in the metabolism of other micronutrients.
“Zinc stabilises the molecular structure of cellular components and membranes and contributes in this way to the maintenance of cell and organ integrity. Furthermore, zinc has an essential role in polynucleotide transcription and thus in the process of genetic expression.”
Zinc works best in the body when there are sufficient amounts of vitamin A, calcium and phosphorus. If you increase your zinc levels, you should also increase your vitamin A and B6 levels (and vice versa).
Interestingly, zinc helps to decrease cholesterol deposits, so over time is good for the blood vessels, liver, and pancreas.
I found that ZERO Water(TM,coke product) helped me eliminate those excruciating cramps.I discovered it one time in the midst of an episode and downed a bottle and the cramp subsided after a minute or so.I try to drink some before crashing and keep it bed side and it has rescued me on numerous occasions.
Check out the ingredients when you go to the store
“This article makes me want to go to GNC and buy some more vitamins.”
You’d be better served buying minerals. Magnesium, Selenium, iodine, and zinc. Check out fulvic acid.
ahhh....then vitamin shoppe is a good choice.
Thanks for the info though. I really need to get a credit card for emergency use.
excellent advice.
there are really only 2 forms of iodine worth taking: Lugol’s (liquid) and Iodoral (pill form) due to the ratio of iodine to iodide and the fact that you get a high enough dose. They both dose in mg’s not mcg’s.
Where do you buy your fulvic acid?
Add me to your ping, please.
Zinc is great if you battle sinus or any infections.
An elemental?
Like a Salamander?
Hi neverdem, I used to be on your ping list but haven’t been getting them. Can you check and add me?
My 16 ..year old was experiencing migraines (M).
Guess what fixed him... not the Neurologist with his stupid drugs...
Good ole Mom giving him Zinc, copper and Magnesium!
D’oh!
Centrum Silver for women has 15 mg zinc at 100% dv.
plus much more. Should be enough for most women.
I will make a better effort to remember to take mine from now on.
2) Living in MN wont' help with this as frostbite of the feet becomes an issue (bare feet at -10o F don't do so well)
Cheers!
Interesting about vegan and meat eaters.
My meals do not fit around meat but I’m not a vegan either.
Wonder if not taking my zinc plus has anything to do with hair loss.
Def. going to take ‘em every day now. Along with all those other damn pills.
There’s a reason Zicam and Cold-Eeze work. I take a couple of Zicams each week whether I am sick or not.
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