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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

When skiing last week, the more serious and fitter members of the group swear by zinc supplements.

I’ve just visited a pharmacist who notices slight signs of eczema on my hands, he recommended eat more oranges and take a zinc supplement. Any thoughts / experiences?

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Pumpkin seeds!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take zinc but not for that reason

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Pumpkin seeds! "

...heated n a dry pan until they pop and then throw in a couple of slugs of soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bloody gorgeous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sister was told to take zinc for her skin

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Pumpkin seeds!

...heated n a dry pan until they pop and then throw in a couple of slugs of soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bloody gorgeous."

Ooer!!

BTW Topsy - just been researching sugar substitutes - some awful, awful data on glucose/insulin effects!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any and all supplements are only any good if you happen to be deficient in what you’re taking.

As it happens, a large proportion of adult men can be deficient in zinc. So it’s something you could try. However don’t go overboard. I’ve known people spend £100’s on supplements and the only real outcome is expensive piss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What does zinc do then fix ya skins

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"When skiing last week, the more serious and fitter members of the group swear by zinc supplements.

I’ve just visited a pharmacist who notices slight signs of eczema on my hands, he recommended eat more oranges and take a zinc supplement. Any thoughts / experiences?"

Vit c and zinc fizzy water tablets, usually orange flavour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Any and all supplements are only any good if you happen to be deficient in what you’re taking.

As it happens, a large proportion of adult men can be deficient in zinc. So it’s something you could try. However don’t go overboard. I’ve known people spend £100’s on supplements and the only real outcome is expensive piss. "

Correct

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What does zinc do then fix ya skins"

Apparently its good for Erectile dysfunction

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What does zinc do then fix ya skins

Apparently its good for Erectile dysfunction "

Zinc is involved in the conversion of androstenedione (so?) into free testosterone.

More testosterone = higher libido

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon


"What does zinc do then fix ya skins

Apparently its good for Erectile dysfunction

Zinc is involved in the conversion of androstenedione (so?) into free testosterone.

More testosterone = higher libido "

Wow - can I get them on prescription? Quickly typed as on way to buy some

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon


"Any and all supplements are only any good if you happen to be deficient in what you’re taking.

As it happens, a large proportion of adult men can be deficient in zinc. So it’s something you could try. However don’t go overboard. I’ve known people spend £100’s on supplements and the only real outcome is expensive piss.

Correct"

Love that quote ‘expensive piss’. Must engineer a discussion where I can drop it in. Claim it as my own work of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What does zinc do then fix ya skins

Apparently its good for Erectile dysfunction

Zinc is involved in the conversion of androstenedione (so?) into free testosterone.

More testosterone = higher libido

Wow - can I get them on prescription? Quickly typed as on way to buy some"

Zinc supplements are pretty cheap, can get them from the supermarket or even Poundland lol

Magnesium and vit D are also highly involved in the production and conversation of testosterone.

However, they will only make a difference if you’re deficient.

If you decide to take them, consume away from sources of calcium, if I remember correctly the calcium stunts the absorption of zinc in the gut.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

Last I read, the only thing that Zinc was useful for in supplement form is getting over colds - There is some evidence it helps immune response.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Pumpkin seeds!

...heated n a dry pan until they pop and then throw in a couple of slugs of soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bloody gorgeous.

Ooer!!

BTW Topsy - just been researching sugar substitutes - some awful, awful data on glucose/insulin effects!! "

Anything ending in ose is going to elicit an insulin response and as you know, hyperinsulaemia is something no mammal needs. I’ll carry on with my coffee with sweeteners in though, it’s the only sweet thing I have!

Can you take stevia? I think it’s vile in its processed form but I grew fresh stuff last year and it was very good.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I take ZMA. Helps me sleep after exercise.

Crazy HD dreams though.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Pumpkin seeds!

...heated n a dry pan until they pop and then throw in a couple of slugs of soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bloody gorgeous.

Ooer!!

BTW Topsy - just been researching sugar substitutes - some awful, awful data on glucose/insulin effects!!

Anything ending in ose is going to elicit an insulin response and as you know, hyperinsulaemia is something no mammal needs. I’ll carry on with my coffee with sweeteners in though, it’s the only sweet thing I have!

Can you take stevia? I think it’s vile in its processed form but I grew fresh stuff last year and it was very good."

It tastes pretty disgusting...even staprtame has some ghastly metabolic consequences!! Date sugar seems to be about the lowest GI sugar, only 50, gonna try that. It's just the coffee and greek yoghurt that can't do without lol, though the G&T is a problem too!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

aspartame....

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Zinc is known to support the immune system. I have hidradenitis suppurativa and take a high dose of zinc daily.

All conventional treatments don't help me but I discovered details of a medical trial online a few years ago where people were given high doses of zinc and it was found to help many. In the trial people were given a daily dose of 90mg (usual dose is 10mg). The only side effects noticed were some people became deficient in copper and needed a further supplement of this.

I currently take 60mg per day and it helps my condition massively.

Not all zinc supplements are the same though. The stuff sold in supermarkets is a different compound of zinc to the one I take. Zinc gluconate (what I take) is easier for the body to use than other compounds such as zinc citrate.

I buy mine from amazon and it works out about £1-£2 a month.

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