A Simple Guide to Zinc Deficiency, Its Function and Treatment and Related Conditions (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)

A Simple Guide to Zinc Deficiency, Its Function and Treatment and Related Conditions (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)

Introduction<br /><br /><br />Ode To Zinc<br /><br />Zinc you are used for many functions<br />Zinc is important for immune function<br />Zinc also supports normal growth and development<br />Zinc is a co-factor in DNA and cell division.<br /><br />Zinc can stimulate white blood cell function<br />Zinc can defend the body against infections<br />Zinc deficiency causes enlargement of the prostate gland<br />Zinc assists in the development of the male sex organ<br /><br />Zinc is a chemical essential for human function<br />Low Zinc is caused by poor diet and malabsorption<br />There are hair loss and skin lesions<br />Impairment of cognitive and motor functions<br /><br />Treatment is by oral zinc supplementation<br />Or by a better zinc diet and proper nutrition<br />Zinc helps to keep the skin clear and healthy<br />And restore the body’s ability to heal naturally<br /><br />-An original poem by Kenneth Kee<br /><br />Interesting Tips about the Zinc Deficiency<br /><br />A Healthy Lifestyle<br /><br />1. Take a well Balanced Diet<br /><br />2. Treatment of Zinc Deficiency is based on both treatment of any underlying cause and zinc supplementation.<br /><br />Zinc deficiency often coexists with other micronutrient deficiencies including iron making single supplements inappropriate<br /><br />Zinc nutritional deficiency can be treated by taking zinc supplements and increasing intake of zinc through the diet.<br /><br />Foods rich in zinc are wheat, oats, pumpkin seeds, eggs, milk, oysters, nuts, meat and peas.<br /><br />Zinc supplements are generally included in complete supplements.<br /><br />These zinc supplements are taken orally.<br /><br />Zinc supplementation has a positive effect on growth in premature infants<br /><br />There is weak evidence that zinc supplementation may help to heal leg ulcers in patients with low serum zinc<br /><br />Excessive intake can be toxic, causing nausea, vomiting, headache and abdominal pain.<br /><br />3. Keep bones and body strong<br /><br />Bone marrow produces our blood<br /><br />Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.<br /><br />Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.<br /><br />Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits<br /><br />Zinc and other minerals are important to the body<br /><br />4. Get enough rest and Sleep<br /><br />Avoid stress and tension<br /><br />5. Exercise and stay active.<br /><br />It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.<br /><br />One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.<br /><br />Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.<br /><br />6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.<br /><br />Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.<br /><br />Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.<br /><br />7. Stop or do not begin smoking.<br /><br />It also interferes with blood supply and healing. <br /><br />Chapter 1<br /><br />Zinc<br /><br />Zinc is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy<br /><br />Zinc is second only to iron in its concentration in the body.<br /><br />Zinc is found in cells throughout the body.<br /><br />Zinc is an essential mineral that is important for immune function, wound healing, normal taste and smell.<br /><br />Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.<br /><br />Zinc is a co-factor in DNA and protein synthesis and cell division.<br /><br />It is believed to be important in wound healing.<br /><br />Zinc is an essential trace element responsible for over 300 enzyme functions, can aid in normalizing the negative effects of diabetes mellitus.<br /><br />Many of the enzyme systems in which zinc is a necessity for are involved with the metabolism of blood sugar, and therefore make zinc a natural catalyst for insulin secretion.<br /><br />The beta cells that secrete insulin in the pancreas are also highly stored with zinc.<br /><br />Without the high concentrations of zinc, the beta cells suffer.<br /><br />TABLE OF CONTENT<br />Introduction<br /><br />Chapter 1 Zinc and Its Functions<br /><br />Chapter 2 Zinc Deficiency<br /><br />Chapter 3 Prevention of Diseases related to Zinc Dificiency<br /><br />Chapter 4 Tr