Recommended Daily Intake

Every day, we need at least nine (9) milligrams (mg) in our daily diet.

Sources of Zinc

• Red Meat
• Dairy Products
• Whole Grains
• Oysters
• Seafood
• Legumes
• Vegetables (Mushrooms, Spinach, Broccoli, Kale, Garlic)
• Nuts and Seeds
• Dark Chocolate

A low diet in zinc can cause many disorders such as:

• Alcoholism
• Loss of hair and/or diet
• Losing your sense of taste

Signs of too much Zinc

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach Cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headaches

Deficiency of zinc is diagnosed through blood tests.

To treat zinc deficiency, you must eat foods that are rich in zinc.

Some doctors will prescribe medications which help stabilize zinc levels.

Signs of Zinc Deficiency

• Slow retardation
• Low blood pressure
• Slowed bone growth
• Loss of Appetite
• Loss of smell and taste senses
• Depression
• Rough/Pale Skin
• Weight Loss
• Diarrhea
• Hair Loss
• Fatigue
• White Spots under fingernails