Daily OTC Pearl: Zinc

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Zinc

Indication: Zinc, a nutrient found throughout the body, helps the immune system and metabolism function.

Insight:

• Zinc is also important to wound healing and sense of taste and smell.
• With a varied diet, the body usually gets enough zinc.
• Food sources of zinc include chicken, red meat, and fortified breakfast cereals.
• The recommended daily amount of zinc is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for adult men.
• Zinc can be used for zinc deficiency, colds, wound healing, diarrhea, and age-related macular degeneration.
• Oral zinc can cause indigestion, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
• Zinc may interact with some medications, including antibiotics, penicillamine, and thiazide diuretics.

Sources:

• Zinc - Mayo Clinic
• Nature Made Zinc 30 mg Dietary Supplement Tablets | Walgreens