ZincWritten by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Zinc0 to 6 months, 2 milligrams 7 months to 3 years, 3 milligrams 4 -8 years, 5 milligrams 9 to 13 years old, 8 milligrams Males 14 years and older, 11 milligrams Females 14 to 18 years, 9 milligrams Females 19 years and older - 8 milligrams Pregnant females age 18 and younger,12 milligrams and lactating moms - 13 milligrams Pregnant females age 19 and older,11 milligrams and lactating moms- 12 milligrams Deficiency Signs & Symptoms of ZincImpaired sense of taste and/or smell, depression, lack of appetite, weakened immunity, and growth development in children. Toxicity Signs & Symptoms of ZincMetallic, bitter taste in the mouth, nausea, stomach pain, cramps, bloody diarrhea. Best Food SourcesOysters, cereal, baked beans, beef, crab, giblets, fast food taco, trail mix.
Best Food Sources for Zinc Benefits
Functions in the BodyBalancing blood sugar levels and metabolic rate, sensitivity in regards to taste/smell, supports immune system, regulates genetic activity. Therapeutic BenefitsMay assist in the healing or management therapy for the following conditions: acne, alcoholism, Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, dermatitis, common cold, flu, Crohn's disease, diabetes, epilepsy, Grave's disease, herpes simplex, HIV/AIDS, male infertility, inflammatory bowel disease, muscular degeneration, osteoporosis, PMS, psoriasis, cataracts.
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