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Many animal and plant foods are naturally rich in zinc, making it easy for most people to consume adequate amounts. People with type 2 diabetes often have low zinc levels. Some research shows that zinc supplements might help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, more research is needed to learn if zinc might be recommended for people with type 2 diabetes. Can zinc be harmful? If you’re getting enough zinc in your diet, supplements may not be necessary. If you suspect that you may have a deficiency, a doctor can test your blood levels to determine if a supplement could be beneficial. May improve immune function A review of studies from 2011 suggests that zinc lozenges may help shorten the duration of the common cold, but only with daily doses of over 75 milligrams (mg). Symptoms of zinc deficiency depend on how deficient you are. Symptoms may be mild if the zinc level is just a little low, but can be very severe if there is severe deficiency. Symptoms can include:

Zinc picolinate. According to one older study, your body may absorb this form better than other types of zinc, including zinc gluconate and zinc citrate. Due to potential side effects of excess zinc, it’s best not to exceed 40 mg per day unless under medical supervision.If you have an uncommon condition called haemochromatosis, you are more likely to get zinc overload. This is because you have high levels of iron, which can affect the way that zinc is absorbed and used. Zinc poisoning Zinc sulfate. In addition to helping prevent zinc deficiency, zinc sulfate has been shown to reduce the severity of acne.

The authors of research from 2018 describe zinc as essential to male sexual health. Reasons for this could include zinc’s roles as an antioxidant and hormone balancer.Both quinolone antibiotics (such as Cipro) and tetracycline antibiotics (such as Achromycin and Sumycin) might reduce the amount of both zinc and the antibiotic that your body absorbs. To help avoid this interaction, take the antibiotic at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, taking a zinc supplement. For example, a 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of beef patty contains 5.3 mg of zinc while certain types of breakfast cereal contain around 2.8 mg per serving. Furthermore, zinc supplements have been shown to interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics, reducing their effectiveness if taken at the same time. It’s worth noting that eating large amounts of red meat, especially processed meat, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and some cancers ( 5).

Most people in the United States get enough zinc from their food, the NIH reports. But people with limited food intake and people in the following groups may find it difficult: Follow closely the instructions for posology, monitoring (blood and urine tests), diet and physical activity (physical work and exercise) as discussed with your doctor. Doctors consider other risk factors — such as poor dietary intake and genetics — alongside blood results when determining whether you need supplements ( 29). SummaryResearch is still underway to see if oral zinc supplements may speed the healing of diabetes-related foot ulcers and other skin ulcers. But zinc oxide that you apply directly to the skin (topical) is a proven diaper rash treatment. It also acts as a barrier to moisture, helping protect your baby’s sore bottom from additional irritation. 5. Improves sperm quality A condition called metal fume fever can occur if zinc-containing fumes have been breathed in - for example, during welding or galvanising processes. This causes symptoms such as: