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Zinc Oxide is an inorganic form of Zinc. It is primarily used as a topical form of Zinc.
Health Benefits of Zinc Oxide:
- may be of some use in the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness
- may help prevent sunburn
- may facilitate the healing of wounds
Zinc is a type of Essential Micromineral, with the Chemical Symbol, Zn.
Health Benefits of Zinc:
- intracellular Zinc deficiency may be a primary underlying cause of the ageing process
- Zinc is involved in the structure and function of Cell Membranes
- Zinc deficiency may result in damage to Chromosomes
- Retarded Growth may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- may alleviate Heartburn
- may enhance the digestive functions of the Pancreas
- may accelerate the healing of Peptic Ulcers
- may alleviate some cases of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- may help prevent age-related hearing loss
- body odor may occur as a result of a Zinc deficiency
- may eliminate foot odor
- may alleviate Halitosis
- may help to prevent bed-wetting in children
- may inhibit the degeneration of the Macula that is integral to the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- may retard the progression of Cataracts
- night blindness may occur as a result of a Zinc deficiency
- Zinc is required for optimal functioning of the Optic Nerve
- may prevent Gray Hair
- Poor Hair growth may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- may be of some use in the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness
- essential for the optimal function of the Immune System
- may help to prevent some types of Cancer
- may help to prevent many Bacterial & Viral Diseases
- may help to prevent Malaria
- may inhibit the replication of many Viruses
- may reduce Inflammation
- possesses antioxidant properties
- may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate
- many Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients are found to have a Zinc deficiency
- may improve performance in people who exercise
- may increase serum HDL Cholesterol levels
- may improve/regulate Insulin function in Diabetes Mellitus patients
- Zinc deficiency may increase the risk of Insulin Resistance
- may improve stamina
- may protect the Liver from the detrimental effects of some toxins
- may improve the function of the Thyroid Gland
- may stimulate the formation of bones
- may facilitate the healing of fractures
- may improve muscle strength
- may alleviate symptoms of Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Osteoporosis patients are often found to have low serum and Bone Zinc levels
- white specks on the nails or nails that tear easily may be a result of a Zinc deficiency
- may improve mental function in Alzheimer’s Disease patients
- Amnesia may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- Apathy may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- Up to 90% of Autism patients may be deficient in Zinc – Zinc may be useful for Autism patients due to its ability to facilitate the excretion of excessive Copper
- Bulimia may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- may improve Mood in Major Depression patients
- Irritability may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- Paranoia may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency
- Zinc deficiency may increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease
- Schizophrenia patients often excrete abnormally large quantities of Zinc in their Urine
- Zinc deficiency may lower the body's adaptability to Stress
- may increase Attention Span
- may be involved in Memory processing
- may enhance the function of the Adrenal Glands
- may be essential for the conduction of Nerve Impulses
- may reduce the accumulation of plaque
- may help prevent tooth decay
- may help treat and prevent Asthma
- may strengthen the mucosal lining of the Lungs
- may help to prevent Emphysema
- may reduce the incidence of lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- may help prevent Cervical Dysplasia
- may alleviate Male Impotence
- may alleviate Male Infertility
- useful for women wanting to fall pregnant
- Zinc deficiency may contribute to Morning Sickness
- Zinc deficiency may cause lowered Sexual Desire
- useful in the treatment of PMS
- many Acne patients have low Zinc levels
- recurring boils may be as a result of a Zinc deficiency
- dandruff may occur as a result of a Zinc deficiency
- may accelerate the healing of skin ulcers
- may cause the disappearance of Warts
- essential for the healing of wounds and may accelerate healing
- Zinc deficiency may indirectly cause Dehydration through impairment of the sense of Thirst
- may enhance the ability of the Liver to detoxify Alcohol
- may counteract some of the toxic effects of Tobacco smoking
Zinc and Zinc Oxide are available as a health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Zinc Oxide is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Anti-Ageing, BurnXpress, Fat Away, Joint Health, Metabolift and Passion.
Zinc is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.
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