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2005/08/11, 12:24 PM
And did I mention cheap, and wonderful at warding off colds too....
However you choose to stay active, whether you're walking, going for a run, taking a bike ride, or working in your garden, some new research that says you can increase your energy level with zinc.
According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture study, zinc increases performance by helping the body get rid of carbon dioxide, which rises during exercise.
The study involved 14 active men in their 20s and 30s who were placed on a low-zinc diet of just 3.5 mg. a day.
After nine weeks the men in the study were asked to perform two types of exercise tests on a stationary bicycle. During one of the tests -- a 45 minute endurance ride -- four of the men had to stop. Blood tests revealed that they weren't getting the full effects of an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase. This is the enzyme that helps expel carbon dioxide from the body.
After six weeks, the men were given a high-zinc diet along with a 15 mg. zinc supplement and were asked to repeat the exercise tests. Their performance improved dramatically.
Past studies have associated low zinc levels with poor muscle strength, fatigue, and a lack of speed during exercise. So if you want to boost your own performance, try adding more zinc-rich foods, like red meat, oysters, and beans to your diet or consider taking a zinc supplement. Dr. Wright usually recommends 25 to 30 milligrams of zinc (picolinate or citrate). Just make sure to balance it with copper. Long-term zinc use can lead to copper depletion, so if you decide to take it, make sure to take 1 1/2 to 2 milligrams of copper every day too.
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2005/08/11, 01:08 PM
Can this also be added to the great succes of a supp like ZMA??
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2005/08/11, 01:17 PM
Most definitely....
I have also been using a protocol for instance of Vit. C and Zinc at the very first feeling of a cold or flu for many, many years. It has knocked out more colds than I can count, if started immediately. The immune support function is widely recognized.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
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2005/09/02, 06:53 PM
I get 15 mg of zinc and 2 mg of copper in my multi-vitamin, should i consider taking more zinc? I also take about 2-3 500 miligrams of vitamin c daily, any other vitamins i should take?
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2005/09/02, 07:17 PM
A stand alone zinc is ideal.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
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2005/09/02, 07:23 PM
So can i take my multi and an extra stand alone? If so how many mg should it be?
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2005/09/02, 07:44 PM
With zinc a 15 mg. will normally suffice. If you start to feel sick..i.e...cold, flu, etc., bump it up to 30 mg. minimum in divided doses.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
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