{"product_id":"2940153790244","title":"Zinc Deficiency, A Simple Guide to The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinc nutrition deficiency is insufficient availability of zinc in the diet or can be caused by the malabsorption of zinc by the body.\u003cbr\u003eThis condition is prevalent in young children, pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, and the elderly.\u003cbr\u003eZinc plays a vital role in many aspects of the immune system.\u003cbr\u003eIt helps in cell division, clotting, healing wounds, DNA synthesis, growth and development of the fetus, and protein synthesis.\u003cbr\u003eThe inherent gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, kidney diseases, and certain other conditions and drugs can prevent zinc absorption by the body causing a zinc deficiency.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough a confirmed diagnosis of zinc deficiency is rare, relative zinc deficiency caused by poor diet, malabsorption or following burns or other trauma is probably common.\u003cbr\u003eZinc is second only to iron in its concentration in the body.\u003cbr\u003eZinc is an essential mineral that is important for immune function, wound healing, normal taste and smell.\u003cbr\u003eZinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.\u003cbr\u003eZinc is a co-factor in DNA and protein synthesis and cell division.\u003cbr\u003eIt is believed to be important in wound healing.\u003cbr\u003eZinc is an essential trace element responsible for over 300 enzyme functions, can aid in normalizing the negative effects of diabetes mellitus.\u003cbr\u003eFood Sources of Zinc are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Meat,\u003cbr\u003e2. Oysters,\u003cbr\u003e3. Turnips,\u003cbr\u003e4. Peas,\u003cbr\u003e5. Oats,\u003cbr\u003eZinc is not stored in the body but the body contains 2 to 3 g of zinc (Zn) found mainly in bones, teeth, hair, skin, liver, muscle, leucocytes and testes.\u003cbr\u003eZinc also plays a role in cell signaling and has been found to influence hormone release and nerve impulse transmission.\u003cbr\u003eSigns of zinc deficiency are:\u003cbr\u003ea. Reduced fertility,\u003cbr\u003eb. Rashes on the skin,\u003cbr\u003ec. Spots on fingernails,\u003cbr\u003ed. Sleep disturbance,\u003cbr\u003ee. Loss of sex drive,\u003cbr\u003ef. Loss of taste or smell,\u003cbr\u003eg. Mild anemia.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of Zinc Deficiency is based on both treatment of any underlying cause and zinc supplementation.\u003cbr\u003eZinc deficiency often coexists with other micronutrient deficiencies including iron making single supplements inappropriate\u003cbr\u003eZinc nutritional deficiency can be treated by taking zinc supplements and increasing intake of zinc through the diet.\u003cbr\u003eZinc is concentrated in the muscles, bones, kidneys, eyes, liver and also the prostate.\u003cbr\u003eThe human body does not produce zinc so it must get it from the foods or a supplement.\u003cbr\u003eThe prostate gland has the highest concentration of zinc in the body.\u003cbr\u003eThe lack of zinc in older men has been linked to inflammation of the prostate gland known as prostatitis.\u003cbr\u003eThe deficiency of zinc has an effect on circulation.\u003cbr\u003eIt has been linked to cold hands and feet and high blood pressure\u003cbr\u003eZinc is so essential that it is required by every cell in the bodies for everything from cell growth to immunity and even for the sense of taste and smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Zinc and Its Functions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Zinc Deficiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Prevention of Diseases related to Zinc Dificiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Treatment of Zinc Deficiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Interesting Facts about Zinc\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Acrodermatitis enteropathica\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070427447536,"sku":"2940153790244","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153790244_p0.jpg?v=1764097039","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153790244","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}