ZINC Deficiency
Zinc deficiency causes shrinking of the thymus (the master gland that makes T cells and is a key component of our immune system) possibly due to the fact that zinc is needed for release of vitamin A from the liver, which is needed for normal thymus activity. Zinc is also required to produce the enzymes that help eliminate routinely produced cancer cells (not for the large amounts that are produced once cancer is established). The hormone thymulin, which is necessary for T- cell maturation, is also zinc-dependent. The mineral zinc, in doses of 100mg a day, has proved to be anti-viral and is available in lozenges for coughs and colds. This level is for short-term use only.
Seminal fluid is high in zinc, so men with high levels of sexual activity need more of this vital mineral. Deficiency shows up as white spots in the nails, and a decline in the senses of taste and smell.
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