Zinc Deficiency and Cancer Growth: What's Your Risk?
By Dr. David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
On The Truth About Cancer Website
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Article Summary:
- Zinc is a mineral required by the body to support immune
function and assist in various cellular activities. Unfortunately, an
estimated 25% of the world’s population (about 2 billion people) has a
zinc deficiency.
- Experts believe the primary reason for
zinc deficiency is an inadequate diet. A diet high in sugar and
carbohydrates prevents the body from properly absorbing zinc. Phytic
acids found in legumes and grains can block zinc absorption when
consumed in high amounts.
- Zinc deficiency is also common
in people that lack the ability to absorb the mineral, such as those
with leaky gut syndrome. Regularly taking non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can also adversely affect zinc levels.
- Some
of the most common symptoms which may be a sign of zinc deficiency
include: Lowered Immunity, Poor Memory, Breast and Prostate
Cancer, Infertility, Loss of Libido, Frequent Colds or Flus, Abnormal
Hair Loss, Slow Thinking Process, Spots on Fingernails, Low
Energy, Insomnia, Loss of Taste or Smell, Sinus Problems and
Allergies, Skin Rashes / Eczema, and Loss of Appetite.
- Zinc
deficiency can promote a variety of human cancers including esophageal
as well as cancers related to the digestive tract, head, and neck. Zinc
supplementation has been shown to reduce the number of tumors and
carcinogenic severity.
- Natural sources of zinc include:
oysters, eggs, whole grains, nuts, seeds, shellfish, and meat. Shellfish
may accumulate toxins, so better choices are pastured (grass fed) beef
and organ meat as well as locally produced eggs from 100% pasture raised
animals. Plant based sources of zinc are found largely in sprouted
pumpkin, hemp, sunflower, and chia seeds.
- Adults are
generally recommended to take 8-11 milligrams of zinc daily. However,
functional health experts and most progressive nutritionists will advise
that 30-40 mg/daily is preferred. Exceeding 100 mg/day can create
adverse health reactions and actually increase cancer risk.
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