Sources:
Red meat, seafood(oysters), whole grains (in the germ and bran portion). As much as 80% of total Zn is lost during the grain milling process. Denture creamand galvanized steel or iron also contain Zn.
Absorption factors:
The majority of Zn is absorbed in the jejunum via a transcellular process and at high Zn intakes paracellular transport may occur. Iron and calciumsupplements, phosphorus-containing salts, phytates (grains, legumes), phosphorus-rich proteins (milk casein, nucleic acids), and longterm alcohol consumptionmay decrease Zn absorption. Zn decreases the concentration of copper. Occupational silica exposure may lead to increasedurinary loss of copper and Zn. Increased urinary Zn levels may be seen with muscle catabolism, cirrhosis, long-term alcohol consumption, and use of thiazide diuretics. A drop in urinary Zn occurs before a decrease in plasma Zn in Zn deficient diets, indicating that urinary Zn responds more rapidly than plasma to dietary changes. Plasma Zn is useful for assessing the exchangeable pool of Zn between tissues, and can be low due to stress, inflammation, infection, low albumin or other metabolic conditions, as well as extreme dietary deficiency. Homeostatic mechanisms are effective in maintaining plasma Zn concentrations for many weeks of even severe dietary Zn restriction.
Biochemical actions:
Zinc is important for immune function, cell division, cell growth, wound healing, breakdown of carbohydrates, enhancing insulin action, sense of smell and tasteand as an antioxidant. During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, zinc is a requirement for propergrowth and development. There are over 300 active Zn metalloproteins and more than 2000 Zn-dependent transcription factors involved in gene expression of various proteins. Some of the well-known metalloenzymes include RNA polymerases, alcohol dehydrogenase, carbonic anhydrase, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). 102 Over 85% of total body Zn is found in skeletal muscle and bone.
What does it mean if your Zinc result is too high?
Excess intake of Zn can result in copperor iron deficiency, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, lethargy, fatigueand headaches.
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