📌I DONT KNOW who needs to hear this but YOU CAN O.D. ON ZINC to TOXICITY. Major influencers, and President saying ‘load up on zinc!’ I hear it’s zinc ‘Zinc will prevent you from getting COVID! ‘ Ok, there are many studies that show it could lower SEVERITY of cold viruses. but there is ZERO proof effective COVID treatment. And we shld be doing everything we can to take care of our immune system, however: You can get zinc TOXICITY. Getting zinc from FOODS and maybe not supplementing such a high dose Zinc, being more balanced, is good for the long term - and higher doses of zinc during colds do help. BUT WHAT NO ONE IS SAYING: Zinc & copper COMPETE for absorption in your small intestine. Doses of zinc above the RDI can interfere with your body’s ability to absorb copper. Over time, this can cause copper deficiency (weak bones, low immunity, memory issues and more). zinc and copper are essential minerals. It aids in absorption and metabolism, making it necessary for red blood cell formation. It also plays a role in white blood cell formation. Red blood cells transport oxygen thru your body, while white blood cells are key players in your immune function. Zinc-induced copper deficiency is associated with several blood disorders Average studies show your intake should balance 8:1 zinc to copper. 📌📌📌TRY GETTING MOST OF THIS STUFF WITH FOOD. Base RDI *in general 9 g day women, 11, men - up to 23 a day is ok, or when working on a nutrition plan (after talking to your doctor!) ALSO If you have copper deficiency, do not mix your copper supplements with zinc. FOOD SOURCES ZINC 3 tablespoons 📌hemp seeds contain 31% and 43% RDI 1 cup of 📌chickpeas has 2.5 g zinc 📌note :Legumes contain high amounts of zinc. However, they also contain phytates, which reduce its absorption. Processing methods like heating, sprouting, soaking or fermenting can help improve its bioavailability 1 ounce 📌cashews has 15% of zinc 1 large 📌egg 5% 1 large sweet potato 📌9% 2.5 ounces 📌dark chocolate 30% RDI COPPER: shiitake 🍄 nuts, seeds, dark chocolate (i mean you can google this stuff, but wanted to put this out there ZINC TOXICITY: nausea vomiting stomach pain diarrhea -Continued 👇🏽
