Which food has high zinc?

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asked Oct 29, 2022 in Other-Food Drink by Rimexruminat (1,850 points)
Which food has high zinc?

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answered Nov 29, 2022 by Christeenlia (29,300 points)
The food that has high zinc is oysters as well as red meat and poultry.

Other foods that have high zinc are dairy foods, breakfast cereals, whole grains, lobster, crab, nuts and beans.

The best form of zinc to take is zinc picolinate.

Other forms of zinc that are the best to take are zinc monomethionine, zinc glycerate, zinc acetate and zinc citrate.

If you take too much zinc it can lead to loss of appetite, vomiting, headaches, upset stomach, dizziness and nausea.

And if you continue to take too much zinc for a long time it can lead to problems such as low levels of HDL good cholesterol, low copper levels and lower immunity.

A zinc deficiency will look like and cause symptoms which include.

Hair loss.
Changes in their nails.
Diarrhea.
More infections.
Feeling irritable.
Loss of appetite.
Impotence.
Eye problems.

You can tell if you have a zinc deficiency as a zinc deficiency will usually show signs but not always.

To know for sure if you have a zinc deficiency your doctor can do tests to tell for sure if you're low on zinc.

The signs of a zinc deficiency include hair loss, lack of alertness, and a reduced sense of taste and smell.

Zinc deficiency is rare in the United States, but it still occurs in some people.

Other signs of a zinc deficiency include.

Hair loss.
Changes in their nails.
Diarrhea.
More infections.
Feeling irritable.
Loss of appetite.
Impotence.
Eye problems.

You can get Zinc in your body by eating foods that contain Zinc or by taking Zinc Supplements.

Whole grains and milk products are good sources of zinc.

Many ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with zinc.

Oysters, red meat, and poultry are excellent sources of zinc.

Baked beans, chickpeas, and nuts (such as cashews and almonds) also contain zinc.

You could take Zinc Everyday as long as your health is okay and your doctor says it's okay.

If you do take zinc supplements everyday make sure you don't take too much Zinc and overdose on the zinc.

Zinc can help you remain healthy when taken in moderation but when you take too much zinc it can cause health issues.

When you take Zinc supplements in higher dosages of 40 mg per day everyday then it can lead to health issues such as causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage.

So while taking Zinc supplements everyday is usually okay it's still best to only take zinc supplements when needed or every other day.

Speak with your doctor to ensure it's safe for you to take zinc everyday as it can depend on the person but for most people taking zinc supplements everyday is okay.

Zinc, a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function.

Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.

With a varied diet, your body usually gets enough zinc.

Food sources of zinc include chicken, red meat and fortified breakfast cereals.

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