7 Signs That Indicate You Are Zinc Deficient

A lack of zinc is connected with quite a few health problems, and you may be surprised to learn that about three quarters of the populace in the United States suffer from zinc deficiency. It’s easy to see that with this high percentage, you may very well be one of them!

Luckily, it is easy to tell whether or not you need zinc. There are 7 specific signs that indicate zinc deficiency. In this article, we will review these signs and provide advice to help you get more zinc in your diet. Read on to learn more.

7 Questions To Ask Yourself To Determine Whether You Are Suffering From Zinc Deficiency

#1: Do you have a weak immune system? If you find yourself catching every cold and/or experiencing excessive allergy symptoms, your immune system may be compromised.

#2: Do you have a disease that is related to immunodeficiency?

#3: Do you suffer from leaky gut and poor absorption of nutrients. If you have poor digestion and experience leaky gut syndrome, you may be suffering from systemic inflammation, adrenal fatigue, thyroid problems and/or food allergies.

#4: Do you have problem with gas, bloating, loose stools and diarrhea and/or do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

#5: Are you losing your hair? Do you have thin, dry brittle hair?

#6: Does it take a long time for cuts and scrapes to heal?

#7: You have problems with your skin such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, acne and other inflammatory skin problems?

If you experience any or all of the seven signs listed above, it is very likely that you are suffering from zinc deficiency.

Zinc supports your immune system and your gastrointestinal system. It helps your body heal and supports healthy skin and hair.  It helps your body heal and supports healthy skin and hair.

What Causes Zinc Deficiency?

One of the main causes of zinc deficiency is excessive emotional stress, which can cause acute or ongoing damage to your body, mind and spirit.

Zinc is termed a reparation mineral. It is essential to your body for the utilization and synthesis of protein to repair damage in your body.

If you are constantly stressed out, your body is constantly using zinc to repair and heal the damage caused by stress. It must repair your organs, your skin and even your brain.

If you are experiencing a high degree of acute stress such as a death in your family, a divorce, or some other stressful event, it will draw on your reserves of zinc.

Likewise if your life is chronically stressful (e.g. you don’t get enough sleep, your job is difficult, your relationship is nerve-racking, you are addicted to drugs, alcohol or tobacco products) your body will constantly draw on your reserves of zinc until they are eventually completely depleted.