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Hi John
I think it’s a pretty fair statement to say that most people wouldn’t want to do anything that would increase their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Plus I believe that most people aren’t looking to develop an autoimmune disease like Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis or Graves’ disease.
And I’m pretty darn sure the average person isn’t keen on the idea of suffering from coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes or depression.
But the problem is if you are lacking in a certain trace mineral, you are increasing your risk of all of the above, plus making yourself more susceptible to colds, infections and flu to boot!
That important little mineral is called: Zinc.
Here’s the scoop on all that zinc does for you, why you may be lacking it and very importantly, what you can do about maintaining a healthy level in your body.
The many wonders of zinc
When asked about their understanding of zinc, most people scratch their heads and say, “It has something to do with preventing colds, right?”
That’s very true, but zinc’s role in preventing colds is just a drop in the bucket. Here’s a more complete picture of zinc’s resume:
Blood sugar balance
Insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas, is needed for your body to move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. How “welcoming” your cells are to the instructions from insulin is called the insulin response.
When your body is low on zinc, your insulin response goes down…and hence your blood sugar level goes UP.
And if you guessed that that will increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, you get a gold star today.
Healthy heart
Zinc and copper work in partnership in your body to help activate the enzyme superoxide dismutase, which is an antioxidant that protects your cells against the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radicals are one of the major contributing factors to heart disease.
Studies have shown that when someone is low in zinc, their copper level in turn increases and leads to an imbalance of these minerals.
Not only does that mean that the 2 minerals are not working together and providing antioxidant protection against heart disease like they should, but it also leads to copper toxicity which can cause GI problems, liver damage and even depression.
Strong gut wall
Zinc is a key player in maintaining the strength and integrity of your gut wall, and being low in it can contribute to leaky gut.
When you gut wall becomes too porous (leaky gut), toxins and poorly digested food molecules can bully their way through and enter your bloodstream, taunt your immune system and eventually trigger the development of allergies, sensitivities and autoimmune reactions.
Cold and flu prevention
Zinc increases the production of your immune system’s infection-fighting white blood cells, and helps white cells release more antibodies.
This beefs up the protection your immune system gives you against colds, flu and infections of all kinds.
And the latest—Alzheimer’s protection
According to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a zinc deficiency may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
You see, Alzheimer’s has been linked to an accumulation of clumps of defective proteins in your brain, and zinc can help prevent these accumulations.
With proteins, their shape is very important. Properly shaped proteins encourage proper cell support and passage of nutrients between cells.
But when proteins become “distorted” and lose their proper shape, they stop working and can form clumps that are typical of people with Alzheimer’s.
Zinc is a key player in maintaining these proper protein shapes in your body…and as a result, may in turn help prevent “protein clumping” and the development of Alzheimer’s.
You talkin’ to me?
By now you’re probably wondering about your own zinc levels and whether or not you may be running low.
Below is a zinc deficiency symptom/condition checklist—take a look and see how many apply to you.
The Zinc Deficiency Checklist
Check all that apply to you:
______ Slowing or cessation of growth and development
______ Skin rashes
______ Chronic and severe diarrhea
______ Frequent colds, infections and flu
______ Impaired wound healing
______ Diminished appetite
______ Impaired taste sensation
______ Night blindness
______ Swelling and clouding of the corneas
______ Behavioral disturbances; mood swings
______ Depression
______ Hair loss
______ Reduced fertility
______ Spots on the fingernails
______ Sleep disturbances
______ Loss of libido
______ Mild anemia
Why could YOU be running low?
It’s easy to see why you may be running low in zinc. The most common causes of zinc deficiency include:
1) Insufficient dietary sources of zinc—mainly due to eating processed foods (and Heaven knows that describes boatloads of Americans!)
2) Harmful bacterial overgrowth in the gut (dysbiosis) and intestinal permeability (leaky gut) that lead to poor nutrient absorption
3) Insufficient output of digestive enzymes which in turn impairs zinc absorption
4) Protein deficiency, especially the amino acid cysteine which is needed to help shuttle and store zinc in the body
5) Certain medications including diuretics and oral contraceptives
Help turn it around—it’s easier than you think!
The good news is that you can help overcome a zinc deficiency and see some dramatic changes in your health as a result!
Here are six surefire ways to make sure your body is getting and keeping the zinc it so desperately needs:
1- Get dietary sources of zinc
Great dietary sources of zinc include:
- Calf’s liver
- Crimini mushrooms
- Spinach
- Beef
- Lamb
- Summer squash
- Asparagus
- Venison
- Swiss chart
- Shrimp
- Yogurt
- Green peas
- Broccoli
2- Eat meals that are easily digested and encourage a healthier gut wall
Taking in food sources of zinc (and all other nutrients including protein for that matter) or even using supplements is only half of the equation.
The other half is that you must ensure you are actually absorbing the zinc.
And that is a factor of how efficient your digestion is.
You can eat food sources of nutrients or swallow supplements until the cows come home, but if your body is not absorbing the nutrients, it’s nothing but a waste of time and money, and you will continue to suffer.
The best way to make sure your meals are not only loaded with delicious real, nutrient-dense foods but that you are also helping to ensure efficient digestion is to follow the guidelines in the Great Taste No Pain system.
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
Or if you’re gluten sensitive or have Celiac, Great Taste No Gluten.
- http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp
Both system give you loads of delicious ways to enjoy nutrient-packed real foods and show you how to construct meals that are a far easier for your system to break down.
Not only will this help enhance your absorption of nutrients (including zinc) but it will also help curb tummy troubles like gas, bloating, constipation and acid reflux too!
3- Supplement with probiotics to encourage gut wall health
The integrity of your gut wall is very dependent on having a healthy gut flora balance.
The friendly bacteria in your system help to keep the gut wall non-porous, as well as assisting with digestion and nutrient absorption and keeping harmful bacteria under control.
The ideal flora balance is having at least 85% beneficial bacteria and no more than 15% harmful.
But many people
are walking around with the complete OPPOSITE of what they should have!
This is not only due to poor digestion, but also environmental toxins, medications,
stress, eating lots of refined carbs and lack of sleep.So in addition to a healthy diet like I mentioned above, it's essential to give your gut a helping hand with a quality probiotic supplement like Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
Super Shield contains strong, effective strains of 13 friendly bacteria that are robust and ready to take their place in your system. They'll help fend off the bad guys, keep your digestion smooth, aid in absorbing of nutrients and help make your gut wall nice and strong.
4- Consider digestive enzyme supplementations
As I mentioned above, a zinc deficiency can be the result of poor output of digestive enzymes.
You see, your body can only produce so many enzymes in your lifetime. And if you push it too much by eating a poor diet and expend more enzymes in the digestive process than Mother Nature ever intended you to, you may eventually reach the point where your body can’t produce what you need.
When that happens, your foods won’t be broken down like they need to be and nutrient absorption is impaired.
So at that point
you’re a candidate for zinc deficiency as well as deficiencies in many other
nutrients!If you suspect enzymes may be a concern for you, it can make a huge difference to give your body a little help at every meal with a quality digestive enzyme supplement like Digestizol Max.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/dmax.asp
Digestizol Max's blend of 14 plant-derived enzymes will help your body break down ANY kind of food you eat--protein, carbs, fats, dairy, you-name-it.
When your foods are broken down like they should be, the "rest of the journey" down your GI tract is more pleasant too...and that can mean fewer GI problems and improved nutrient absorption.
5- Consider supplementing with zinc
Food sources of nutrients are always best, but if you want to help ensure you’ve got adequate zinc, (or you don’t care for many of its food sources) you can consider supplementation.
Many experts recommend 10-30 mg. a day in the form of zinc gluconate or zinc citrate, as those forms have the greatest potency and are well-tolerated by most people.
Zinc is commonly included in many multi-vitamin formulas too, so if you’re considering a multi, check for the zinc content.
6- Talk to your doctor about medication alternatives
If you are on diuretics or oral contraceptives, you might want to speak to you doctor about alternatives that don’t impair your absorption of nutrients.
When your body is lacking in ANY nutrient, there will be health consequences to pay…and zinc is no exception to that rule!
Make sure your body is getting all it needs and it will thank you handsomely for years to come.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PPS: Roxanne’s Crohn’s is quiet now and she’s pain-free!
I have suffered from Crohn’s for many years.
I found your website ordered your Great Taste No Pain plan. I have followed your program and have passed hints on to many others who suffer digestive problems.
It has changed my life!
I was prescribed steroids and when asking my specialist about diet and foods he did not believe it mattered and had no real opinion on the subject.
So I did some research myself and with a dietician friend. This did help some when I was in and out of hospital.
Now I have discovered your books and way of eating it has answered my prayers—no more pain!
Roxanne M
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