What is Zinc?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: ZincBrand:
Zinc is an essential mineral involved in the immune system, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. It is available through food sources including oysters, animal proteins, beans, and nuts, as well as a nutritional supplement.
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How do members experience Zinc?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support immune health | 82 | 22 | |
| General health | 77 | 9 | |
| Macular degeneration | 47 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 28 | 6 | |
| Wilson disease | 13 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 40 |
Member evaluations
msims1963
evaluated on Oct 05, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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daiseyblue
evaluated on Jul 07, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Support immune health: Major
- Side effects: None
whatacall
evaluated on Jul 24, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for hair loss: Slight
- Side effects: None
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