Zinc In the Human Body

By Ostins GailisFeb 20, 2014

Science

History and Discovery

Raulin, 1869 first discovery

Many other scientist backed up theory

Ananda S. Prasad discovers in humans

Discovery made in Iran

Ananda S. Prasad

What does Zinc do?What is it used

for?

Helps physical performance

Energy levels boosted

Helps Body composition

Where is it used?

Red and White blood cells

Bones

Pancreas

Kidneys

Liver

Retina

Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency

Abnormal Growth

Hypogonadism

Skin Problems

Weight Loss

Prolonged Diarrhea

Emotional Instability

Joint and Hip Pain

Hair Loss

Appetite Issues

Diagnosis

Determining Zinc deficiency is difficult

Measuring Copper levels helps to determine Zinc levels

If the Copper level is higher then the zinc levels are lower

Characteristics of Deficiency Disorder

Easy going

Doses of Zinc can be given

Not many restrictions

Dwarfism

Death can come to young infants

How Many People Suffer?

2 Billion People

Asian and African countries

Grain and Vegetable Diet

Red Meat and Shellfish carry the most Zinc

Not Enough Zinc intake

Comparison of AreasAfrican and Asian

Countries

Poverty

2nd or 3rd World Countries

Zinc deficiency needs zinc vitamins

Not accessible

Western Countries

Developed Countries

Access to Red Meat and Shellfish

Access to Zinc Vitamins

Treatments

Take supplements that will increase Zinc levels

Introduce food with high levels of zinc

Although it can be treated there are some complications

Current Research

Zinc Deficiency can Lead to:

Cancer

Heart Disease

Diabetes

Interesting Facts

Zinc can also help fight diseases

Number one nutritional deficiency in the US among children

Zinc is not made in the body but must be ingested

White spots on the fingernails

If a person has Alzheimer's then the deficiency makes the person lose memory

Organizations

World Health Organization http://www.who.int/whr/2002/chapter4/en/index3.html

Zinc for a Better World http://www.zinc.org/general/ZP-Zinc_for_Better_Health.pdf

Zinc Saves Kids http://www.zincsaveskids.org/links.html

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