Zinc

[Brian20o2]

Ive been taking zinc now for about a month or 2 and I gotta say thats the best thing ever for having energy and keeping the sex drive up. They say you only need 15 mg but I take 45-60 a day and I'm always full of energy and have a high sex drive. :woo: Gotta love it!

 

[BluEyes]

Interesting.

I take Zinc because it's good for the skin and helps keep a good complexion. I had no idea about the sex drive thing though.

I'll start taking more of it, thanks for the heads-up.

Fyi, too much zinc is harmful...Or so it says on the label.

 

[Disconnect]

There was a study done in Turkey on zinc and its effect on testosterone levels. After about a month, the guys who lifted and supplemented had 'significantly higher' test levels than the ones who didn't. Source: [Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2006 Apr 29;27(1-2)

I got my zinc yesterday .

PS: I'm going to be taking 100mg/day - 2 tablets.

 

[grr]

Don't your multivitamins have Zinc in them?

I take two, sometimes four of these a day:
http://www.gnc.com/sm-gnc-mens-mega-men-sport-multivitamin--pi-2133773.html
25 mg of Zinc per timed-released tablets.

Only other supplements I use are fish oil/flax seed oil, everything else comes from food.

 

[Shiftkey]

Some food for thought.

Precautions While Using This MedicineReturn to top

When zinc combines with certain foods it may not be absorbed into your body and it will do you no good. If you are taking zinc, the following foods should be avoided or taken 2 hours after you take zinc:

* Bran
* Fiber-containing foods
* Phosphorus-containing foods such as milk or poultry
* Whole-grain breads and cereals

Do not take zinc supplements and copper, iron, or phosphorus supplements at the same time. It is best to space doses of these products 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each dietary supplement.

Side Effects of This MedicineReturn to top
Side Effects of This Dietary Supplement

Along with its needed effects, a dietary supplement may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

* Rare--With large doses
o Chills; continuing ulcers or sores in mouth or throat ; fever; heartburn; indigestion; nausea; sore throat; unusual tiredness or weakness

* Symptoms of overdose
o Chest pain; dizziness; fainting; shortness of breath; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some individuals. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202622.html

 

[Bible_Belt]

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=115

 

[Brian20o2]

So I shouldn't take it right after my oatmeal?

 

[mrRuckus]

So I shouldn't take it right after my oatmeal?

I'd take it before bed. I think zinc is beneficial to REM sleep and you wouldn't be eating any of those bread type products before bed anyway.

 

[Disconnect]

Symptoms of overdose
o Chest pain; dizziness; fainting; shortness of breath; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin

I had all of that yesterday. No zinc for a while for me.

 

[Brian20o2]

I had all of that yesterday. No zinc for a while for me.

Damn! How much did you take?

 

[Disconnect]

150 mg spaced throughout the day. I took a 100 in the morning, then read that absorption is inhibited after eating oatmeal and such, so took another 50 later in the day. Then I started feeling tired, dizzy, and had some serious chest pains. Like my heart was hurting or smth. 2 days ago, I went to a metal concert and got a nasty cut on my side, so I thought I might have picked up some funk from someone, but I'm fine today.

How the hell am I supposed to take 15 mg if the tablets each have 50?

 

[Shiftkey]

150 mg spaced throughout the day. I took a 100 in the morning, then read that absorption is inhibited after eating oatmeal and such, so took another 50 later in the day. Then I started feeling tired, dizzy, and had some serious chest pains. Like my heart was hurting or smth. 2 days ago, I went to a metal concert and got a nasty cut on my side, so I thought I might have picked up some funk from someone, but I'm fine today.

How the hell am I supposed to take 15 mg if the tablets each have 50?

Take 1 tablet. 50 is fine, it's not as toxic as other nutrients. If you want only 15, usually multivitamins have that much.

 

[Plane]

Flinstones chewables have 12mg...
(and taste good too)