Zinc is a bluish white metal used primarily in anti-corrosive applications. The human body requires a minimum amount of Zinc for a balanced diet. The recommended daily intake is about 15 milligrams. As long as the amount of Zinc ingested is within limits, there is no problem. When the daily intake level of Zinc crosses 40 milligrams, it becomes toxic.

Hyperzincemia or excessive Zinc in the body leads to a series of complications such as Anemia, Neutropenia, etc. The New York Times has reported that experiments have revealed a link between Zinc and Alzheimer’s condition. When the level of Zinc in the body reaches unacceptable proportions, it results in Hypocupremia or depletion of Copper. The Neurological Society of India has conducted a study on serious ailments such as Neuropathy, Wilson’s disease, Nephrotic syndrome, etc., caused due to Hypocupremia. Continue reading →

Zinc is a heavy metal which is bluish white in color in its natural form. To maintain a healthy diet, the human body requires a minimum amount of Zinc. The recommended minimum daily intake of Zinc is about 15 milligrams. As long as the quantity of Zinc ingested is within allowable limits, there is no problem. When the level of Zinc exceeds acceptable limits, it turns toxic. As per the Food and Nutrition Board, the allowable upper limit of Zinc per day is 40 milligrams.

It has been well-established that compounds of Zinc, when ingested, result in corrosion of the gastrointestinal tract. Medical complications such as interstitial nephritis and acute renal tubular necrosis also occur due to Zinc poisoning. Unexplained fever, vomiting and nausea are all symptoms of Zinc poisoning. Zinc poisoning also results in Hypocupremia or abnormal depletion of Copper in the body, leading to a host of other medical issues like Demyelination. Continue reading →

Zinc is a metal used commonly in anti-corrosive applications and preservatives. It is bluish white in color. Consumption of a small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. The accepted daily dosage level of zinc required by the human body is about 15 milligrams.

As long as the quantity of zinc consumed in our diet is within the accepted limits, there is no problem. But when the amount of zinc ingested becomes high, it acts as a poison. Researchers in the University of Texas Southwestern have come out with startling revelations among a test population of denture cream users. Daily zinc levels of as high as 330 mg have been reported.

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