Too much Zinc? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

**hackskii** · 29-12-2005, 01:34 AM

I know alot of guys like Zinc and take this for PCT.
I also know that a very high concintration of zinc resides in the prostate, second to the eye.
Zinc is also a aromatase inhibitor too (natural).

But!

Too Much Zinc May Increase
Prostate Cancer Risk

Results of a recent study by researchers at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) have revealed that men who take too much zinc may be increasing their risk of developing prostate cancer. Dr Michael Leitzmann and colleagues examined surveys filled out by 46,974 male health professionals. Results showed that men who took more than 100 mg of zinc a day had more than twice the risk of advanced prostate cancer, compared with men who did not take supplementary zinc. The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg, however it is thought that at least 10% of men who take supplementary zinc take two-to-three times more than the recommended amount.

SOURCE/REFERENCE: J Natl Cancer Inst 2003; 95: 1004-1007.

hovis · 29-12-2005, 09:20 AM

ive been taking a zinc tab ED for about a month. i have thrown out the bottle they came in, but i will goto the shop later & check how many mgs they contain(i think 1 a day should be ok) thanx

**hackskii** · 29-12-2005, 05:34 PM

I take one a day and sometimes I forget to take it.

My bottle said high potency and it is 50mg.
I decided to bust them in half and take every day but I do forget.
I do think the article has merrit tho, It was posted by Dr. Swale, he is an HRT/TRT Dr.

Killerkeane · 29-12-2005, 08:54 PM

Doctor told me i was low in zinc.
I used to have little white patches all over my nails as a symptom of it. I even made a thread about it last year. I take 1 every day and my nails are perfect now. I dont know the consequences of low zinc levels, i didnt feel any ilness or lethargy from it but thats an interesting thread.

DB · 29-12-2005, 09:00 PM

Nutritional Steps to Healthy Nails
By Corinna Richards

What you eat will reflect on the health of your nails, too.

*Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness and brittleness.
*Lack of protein, folic acid and vitamin C causes hang nails.
*White bands across the nails are caused by protein deficiency.
*A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid can cause splitting nails.
*Insufficient intake or vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, very rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails.
*Insufficient zinc can cause development of white spots on the nails.
*Cuts and cracks in the nails may indicate a need for more liquids.
*Red skin around your cuticles can be caused by poor metabolism of essential fatty acids.

Ridges can appear either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal ridges called Beau's lines, can result from severe stress. Some of these ridges are genetic -- they're inherited -- and get worse as you age. Vertical lines can indicate poor nutrition, or iron deficiency.

Your body has nice clear cut ways of tellin u its problems

Killerkeane · 29-12-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB

Nutritional Steps to Healthy Nails
By Corinna Richards

What you eat will reflect on the health of your nails, too.

*Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness and brittleness.
*Lack of protein, folic acid and vitamin C causes hang nails.
*White bands across the nails are caused by protein deficiency.
*A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid can cause splitting nails.
*Insufficient intake or vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, very rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails.
*Insufficient zinc can cause development of white spots on the nails.
*Cuts and cracks in the nails may indicate a need for more liquids.
*Red skin around your cuticles can be caused by poor metabolism of essential fatty acids.

Ridges can appear either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal ridges called Beau's lines, can result from severe stress. Some of these ridges are genetic -- they're inherited -- and get worse as you age. Vertical lines can indicate poor nutrition, or iron deficiency.

Your body has nice clear cut ways of tellin u its problems

My problem right there, supplemented zinc sorted that. Nice article B.

**hackskii** · 30-12-2005, 01:39 AM

I got some vertical lines myself.
Not bad but that must be stress.

Thanks DB

29-12-2005, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
hackskii Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 22,676	Too much Zinc? I know alot of guys like Zinc and take this for PCT. I also know that a very high concintration of zinc resides in the prostate, second to the eye. Zinc is also a aromatase inhibitor too (natural). But! Too Much Zinc May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk Results of a recent study by researchers at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) have revealed that men who take too much zinc may be increasing their risk of developing prostate cancer. Dr Michael Leitzmann and colleagues examined surveys filled out by 46,974 male health professionals. Results showed that men who took more than 100 mg of zinc a day had more than twice the risk of advanced prostate cancer, compared with men who did not take supplementary zinc. The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg, however it is thought that at least 10% of men who take supplementary zinc take two-to-three times more than the recommended amount. SOURCE/REFERENCE: J Natl Cancer Inst 2003; 95: 1004-1007. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

29-12-2005, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
hackskii Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 22,676	I take one a day and sometimes I forget to take it. My bottle said high potency and it is 50mg. I decided to bust them in half and take every day but I do forget. I do think the article has merrit tho, It was posted by Dr. Swale, he is an HRT/TRT Dr. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

29-12-2005, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	Doctor told me i was low in zinc. I used to have little white patches all over my nails as a symptom of it. I even made a thread about it last year. I take 1 every day and my nails are perfect now. I dont know the consequences of low zinc levels, i didnt feel any ilness or lethargy from it but thats an interesting thread. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Paratus Mens-Fortune favours the prepared mind.:amen:

29-12-2005, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
DB Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,131	Nutritional Steps to Healthy Nails By Corinna Richards What you eat will reflect on the health of your nails, too. Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness and brittleness. Lack of protein, folic acid and vitamin C causes hang nails. White bands across the nails are caused by protein deficiency. A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid can cause splitting nails. Insufficient intake or vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, very rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails. Insufficient zinc can cause development of white spots on the nails. Cuts and cracks in the nails may indicate a need for more liquids. Red skin around your cuticles can be caused by poor metabolism of essential fatty acids. Ridges can appear either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal ridges called Beau's lines, can result from severe stress. Some of these ridges are genetic -- they're inherited -- and get worse as you age. Vertical lines can indicate poor nutrition, or iron deficiency. Your body has nice clear cut ways of tellin u its problems __________________ DB To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. often imitated never duplicated To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DB sleeps with a night light. Not because DB is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of DB. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

30-12-2005, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
hackskii Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 22,676	I got some vertical lines myself. Not bad but that must be stress. Thanks DB __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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hovis Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 342	ive been taking a zinc tab ED for about a month. i have thrown out the bottle they came in, but i will goto the shop later & check how many mgs they contain(i think 1 a day should be ok) thanx

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