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Oral Uses
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica
Zinc is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome zinc deficiency; used for prevention and for treatment. Take 40-80 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Down's syndrome
Zinc is an anti-infectious and a nutritional support; enhances immune system and thyroid function; prevents infection and alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Wilson's disease
Zinc is a nutritional support; reduces copper absorption and alleviates symptoms. Take 75-150 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner. May be used by pregnant women.
- Acne
Zinc is a nutritional support; reduces copper absorption and alleviates symptoms. Take 75-150 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner. May be used by pregnant women.
- Common cold prevention
Zinc is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system; used for prevention. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Hyperactivity
Zinc is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome zinc deficiency; improves mental function and alleviates hyperactivity. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Improving intelligence in children
Zinc is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome zinc deficiency and improves mental function. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anti-infectious
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Zinc is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Immune enhancer
Zinc is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Nutritive
Zinc is a nutritional support. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Vulnerary
Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Antidiarrheic
Zinc is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea. Better if used with copper.
- Action - Antifungal
Zinc is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
Topical Uses
- Common cold
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.
- Influenza
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.
- Sore throat
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.
- Cold sores
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Apply a zinc sulfate solution 1-6 times daily or zinc oxide containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Genital herpes
Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Apply a zinc sulfate solution 1-6 times daily or zinc oxide containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Skin wounds
Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply zinc containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Bed sores
Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply zinc containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Doses more than 50 mg daily should be used for short period of times under the control of an experienced practitioner.
Available Forms
Zinc is available in tablet, capsule, lozenge, nasal spray and cream form.
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