How do you feel today? Do you notice anything different, like your sudden lack of appetite? Do you feel like you have taken a ride on a time machine back to high school when your acne was at its worst? Do you notice there’s more than the usual amount of hair on your brush? How long have you had that wound and why hasn’t that healed yet?
These are some questions that you may have been asking yourself lately. While these symptoms could be attributed to a dozen causes, they may also be telltale signs that you are zinc-deficient.
Aside from those, other signs of zinc deficiency include white spots on fingernails, impotence and low testosterone, insulin resistance, poor vision and hearing, slow brain function, loss of taste, diarrhea, low growth hormone levels, and eczema.
Zinc and Your Thyroid
Of course, your thyroid health is also affected when you do not have enough zinc in your body. The T3 receptor needs sufficient zinc to properly function so if you are deficient, you may have subclinical hypothyroidism though your lab test results appear normal. Zinc is also needed to convert T4 into T3. In turn, proper levels of thyroid hormones are required for zinc absorption and metabolism. So when one becomes out of balance, you can expect this cycle to be disrupted.
While it is crucial that you get sufficient amount of zinc for your overall health, it is equally important not to go overboard as excessive doses (between 100 to 300 milligrams per day) can be toxic.
You should also note that zinc and copper compete with each other so when you take a zinc supplement of more than 40 milligrams a day, this can lead to copper deficiency soon. Excessive calcium or iron, as well as exposure to the metal cadmium can also cause zinc deficiency. Too much zinc can impair thyroid function.
Do not proactively take zinc, even if you think you have hypothyroidism or if you experience any of its symptoms. Like we said, taking the wrong amount can be risky. Why not have your overall health evaluated by a professional like Dr. Sloan? You can have a consultation with him and he can give you natural solutions to deal with your health concerns.
Sloan Natural Health Center provides tailored programs and treatment recommendations to address specific health problems. Yours could be easily addressed in a natural way!
