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Always feeling sick? Here’s why deficiency in this one mineral is keeping you sick

Always feeling sick? Here’s why deficiency in this one mineral is keeping you sick

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Are you Zinc Deficient?

Have you been feeling ‘sickly’ lately? Zinc may be what you are missing. Zinc is crucial for your diet as it supports immune function, aids in wound healing, and is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. It also helps maintain your sense of taste and smell, making it vital for overall health and well-being.

Zinc deficiency can lead to weakened immunity, impaired wound healing, hair loss, and a diminished sense of taste and smell. It may also cause growth and developmental issues in children.

Here are more symptoms of Zinc deficiency:

6 Foods that are rich in Zinc

Oysters
Beef
Pumpkin seeds
Chickpeas
Cashews
Spinach

Many Americans are zinc deficient, with studies estimating that up to 12% of the U.S. population may have inadequate zinc intake. This deficiency is more prevalent in older adults, vegetarians, and individuals with certain health conditions, highlighting the need for greater awareness and dietary supplementation/adjustments to ensure adequate zinc consumption.

Zinc and Cell Entry: The Role of Quercetin

If you are going to take zinc supplements, it is important that you take Zinc with Quercetin &/or Elderberry. Zinc’s ability to enter cells is crucial for its function. Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore, which means it facilitates the transport of zinc ions across cell membranes.

That is why our supplements are formulated with Zinc cellular delivery in mind. Below is a list of all our supplements that have the Zinc delivery system

How Zinc Supports the Immune System:

Strengthens Immune Cells – Zinc is vital for T cells, B cells, neutrophils, and natural killer cells—all key players in fighting infections.
Balances Inflammation – It helps regulate cytokines and keeps inflammation in check, preventing overreactions in the body.
Antioxidant Protection – Zinc defends cells from free radical damage and supports healthy cell membranes.
Fights Cold Symptoms – Studies show zinc may reduce the length and severity of colds when taken early.
Aids in Wound Healing – Zinc supports collagen production and proper inflammatory response to speed up healing.

If you are suffering from any of the symptoms mentioned above and suspect you may have a Zinc deficiency, consider taking one of these supplements daily. Boost your immune system and improve your health.

Hydroxychloroquine and Zinc for Viral infections:

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is often described as a zinc ionophore, which means it helps transport zinc into your cells more effectively.

Here is how it works:

Zinc by itself can have powerful antiviral properties—it can inhibit the replication of certain viruses inside cells. But zinc has a hard time getting across the cell membrane on its own. That’s where hydroxychloroquine comes in.

Hydroxychloroquine acts like a “zinc gate-opener.” It binds with zinc and helps shuttle it through the cell membrane into the interior of the cell, where zinc can then interfere with viral replication—particularly by blocking enzymes viruses need to multiply.

So in simple terms: