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Chamomile Tea - Calming and relaxing Tea
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Zinc Supplement Summary
Summary of Zinc Supplement benefits
Zinc in general
Plays an important role in healing wounds.
Required to produce many hormons.
Several studies confirmed low level of zinc may be responsible
for miscarriages and birth defects.
Promotes healthy immune system.
Anitoxidant support.
Alcoholics, diabetics, those who take large doses of vitamin B6
need to increase Zinc intake. Those who take extra zinc should
also take extra vitamin A.
Zinc benefits
Helps prevent prostate problems.
Helps prevent impotency.
Helps control cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Aid in healing wounds, both internal and external.
Promotes growth and mentral alertness.
Helps restore sense of taste and smell.
Helps treat infertility.
Eliminates white spots on fingernails.
Helps to make fragile nails stronger.
Fights against tinnitus.
Helps prevent hearing loss.
Helps prevent hair loss.
Helps to make rough skin smoother.
May help treat anorexia nervosa.
Necessary to produce hydrochloric acid.
Natural sources of Zinc
Eggs.
Brewer's yeast.
Wheat germ.
Ground mustard. Pumpkin seeds.
Fish.
Lamb chops.
Oysters.
Shellfish.
Mushrooms.
Torula and avocados.
Nuts.
How much to take
15 - 30 mg.
References
Vitamin and Health
Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, ND. We think it is a
good book. Prescription for Natural Cures by
James Balch, MD and Mark Stengler, ND is another popular book
worth reading if you take nutritional supplements. Cureself Zinc Page.
About the author:
Cureself Inc.() is a North
American Dispensary of natural health products including
vitamins, herbs, (natural) cosmetics, and other health promoting
supplements.
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