Zinc, Zinc

Zinc is an important mineral for the proper functioning of the body. It is necessary for growth and development, for good immunity, and for maintaining healthy bones, skin, and hair. It is also important for metabolism and the production of hormones. In addition, zinc has beneficial effects on sleep. It helps regulate sleep and improve the quality of rest. It is also important for the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the entire sleep cycle.

  • Origin: Animal Product, Plant Based, Synthetic
  • Source: Meat, Eggs, Legume, Oysters
  • Type: Mineral
  • Age Range: Adults, Seniors
  • Toxicity: Toxic in high doses
  • Outcomes: Depression
Zinc

What are Zinc benefits?

Zinc is important for sleep because it helps the body produce melatonin, the hormone that regulates the body’s biological clock. Melatonin is what makes us feel sleepy at night and awake during the day. When you don’t have enough zinc, you may have trouble sleeping and wake up tired. In addition to helping regulate sleep, zinc can also increase energy. It helps the body convert sugar into energy, which means it can help improve your performance during the day.

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Scientific articles
Depression
Depression
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Zinc and Depression

Depression is a chronic and recurrent psychiatric condition that produces mood changes characterized by deep sadness, mood swings, loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Table of negative interactions

Drugs
Abatacept, Adalimumab, Alefacept, Alendronate, Altegravir, Anakinra, Azathioprine, Baloxavir, Baricitinib, Basiliximab, Belatacept, Belimumab, Betamethasone, Brodalumab, Budesonide, Canakinumab, Certolizumab, Cinoxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Cortisone, Cyclosporine, Daclizumab, Deferiprone, Deflazacort, Delafloxacin, Demeclocycline, Dexamethasone, Dolutegravir, Dupilumab, Durvalumab, Efalizumab, Eltrombopag, Elvitegravir, Enoxacin, Etanercept, Etidronate, Everolimus, Gatifloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Golimumab, Grepafloxacin, Guselkumab, Hydrocortisone, Ibandronate, Inebilizumab, Infliximab, Ixekizumab, Leflunomide, Levofloxacin, Lomefloxacin, Marboxil, Melphalan, Methylprednisolone, Minocycline, Mogamulizumab, Moxifloxacin, Muromonab-Cd3, Natalizumab, Naxitamab, Norfloxacin, Ocrelizumab, Ofloxacin, Omadacycline, Omalizumab, Oxytetracycline, Patiromer, Penicillamine, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Rilonacept, Risankizumab, Risedronate, Rituximab, Sarecycline, Sarilumab, Satralizumab, Secukinumab, Siltuximab, Sirolimus, Sparfloxacin, Tacrolimus, Temsirolimus, Teriflunomide, Tetracycline, Tildrakizumab, Tiludronate, Tocilizumab, Tofacitinib, Triamcinolone, Trientine, Trovafloxacin, Upadacitinib, Ustekinumab, Vedolizumab, Voclosporin
Foods
Bread, Cereals, Rice, Shellfish

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References

Zinc is an important mineral for the proper functioning of the body. It is necessary for growth and development, for good immunity, and for maintaining healthy bones, skin, and hair. It is also important for metabolism and the production of hormones. In addition, zinc has beneficial effects on sleep. It helps regulate sleep and improve the quality of rest. It is also important for the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the entire sleep cycle.