Category Archives: Zinc

Zinc and Infection

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Zinc is an essential mineral that is required as a cofactor for many enzymes in human metabolism. In this role, zinc has a wide range of functions and deficiencies of zinc in the diet can significantly affect health. Zinc can … Continue reading →

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Nutrients for the Treatment of Thyroid Health

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The thyroid gland is pivotal in the metabolism of the organism. Hypothyroidism, or low activity of the thyroid, produces a sluggish metabolic rate which is characterised by the inability to correctly use energy to produce movement or heat. Treating hypothyroidism … Continue reading →

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Minerals and Immunity

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mineral deficiencies arise through various mechanisms and are prevalent in both Western nations and the developing world. Mineral deficiencies can have an impact on host immunity and a number of mineral deficiencies are known to cause severe immune dysfunction. Copper … Continue reading →

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Zinc and Copper Balance

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Zinc and copper are essential trace minerals that are required by humans to maintain health. Zinc and copper are antagonistic minerals in that the intake of one can seriously affect the metabolism of the other. High levels of zinc may … Continue reading →

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Can Zinc Inhibit Cortisol Release?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The zinc status of an individual has been shown to cause changes to the adrenal secretions of an individual. Because zinc can regulate adrenal secretions, studies have investigated the effects of zinc supplements of stress hormone release. In one study, … Continue reading →

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Zinc Deficiency: Anxiety?

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is required for a number of functions in humans and animals. Evidence suggests that zinc has a significant effect in the brain and may be required for normal mental function. Researchers have assessed … Continue reading →

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The Association Between Zinc Intake and Depression

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Robert Barrington

A number of studies have demonstrated that zinc supplements are effective at treating mood disorders. This may suggest that a zinc deficient state is one of the possible causes of low mood. This may relate to the fact that zinc … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →