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Do you need ZINC supplements?

According to an article placed on LiveArticle.org, Crohn’s Disease patients may need Zinc supplements:

“Zinc supplementation is used to treat those with recent burn injuries; those suffering from Crohn’s disease…”

But BE CAREFUL, because not everyone needs the zinc - you need to have your doctors check for you. Because high levels of ZINC can also become toxic…

“Zinc can become toxic for prolonged periods at levels over 150 mg per day.”

Here’s what can happen if Zinc levels are too low:

“When zinc levels are low; T-cells decrease. This result appears to be separate from its use in supplements aimed at fighting the common cold. Zinc is found in every cell in the human body. It is necessary for the formation of DNA…”

To read this entire article, please visit LiveArticles.org




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16 May 2006 | Crohn's Treatments | Comments

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