Zinc Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Chelated Zinc, Metazinc, Zinc Asporotate
See also:
Calcium Citrate Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium Magnesium and Vitamin D and Zinc, Magnesium & Zinc, Zinc Citrate
What is Zinc?
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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Reasons Taken
70 patients in the community are taking or have taken Zinc.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 35 | 50% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 14 | 20% |
| Other | 10 | 14% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 2% |
| Sexual dysfunction | 1 | 1% |
| Treat my HIV | 1 | 1% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 1 | 1% |
| Improve immune function | 1 | 1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Zinc or how long patients were taking Zinc before stopping.
