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Summary of Transcript:
The video emphasizes the importance of zinc, a trace mineral, in the body and how its deficiency can produce a variety of problems. The video discusses seven not commonly-known symptoms of zinc deficiency. These symptoms are loss of taste perception, lack of flavor perception, hypogonadism, memory problems, nail bed infections, slow healing, and night blindness. The video also suggests that people are typically deficient in zinc due to consuming refined carbohydrates and sugar. The video also offers a simple way to test for zinc deficiency by using a zinc test. Finally, the video discusses the benefits of zinc and encourages people to check out another video to learn more.
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Summary of Description:
The video discusses the importance of zinc for a healthy body and warns viewers about the symptoms of zinc deficiency. While some symptoms are well-known, such as hair loss and susceptibility to infections, the video highlights some lesser-known symptoms, such as loss of taste and night blindness. The primary cause of zinc deficiency is a diet high in refined carbohydrates, and the video encourages viewers to consider the benefits of a low-carb diet. The video is presented by Dr. Eric Berg, a chiropractor and health educator.
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Zinc: An Essential Mineral for a Healthy Body
Introduction:
Zinc is a crucial mineral for your overall health, as it involves various physiological functions such as immune system function, DNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and wound healing. However, many people are not aware of the symptoms of zinc deficiency symptoms. In this video, Dr. Eric Berg discusses the potential risks of zinc deficiency and highlights its lesser-known symptoms.
Zinc Deficiency Symptoms:
Zinc deficiency symptoms include loss of smell, susceptibility to infection, hair loss, dermatitis, diarrhea, dwarfism, and mental irritability or fatigue. However, there are also many lesser-known symptoms of zinc deficiency that most people are unaware of, such as delayed healing, night blindness, and hypogonadism.
Causes of Zinc Deficiency:
One of the significant causes of zinc deficiency is a diet high in refined carbohydrates. Dr. Berg suggests that one of the best ways to avoid zinc deficiency is by adopting a low-carb diet. Other causes of zinc deficiency include digestive disorders, alcoholism, and vegetarian/vegan diets.
Zinc Deficiency Test:
Dr. Berg highlights the importance of getting a zinc deficiency test to determine your zinc levels accurately. You can take a simple test to measure your zinc levels, which can be through urine or blood tests.
Excellent Benefits of Zinc:
Apart from its crucial role in health, zinc also has many incredible benefits that most people don’t know about, such as preventing acne, improving digestion, and reducing inflammation. Zinc also benefits those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and leaky gut syndrome.
Dr. Eric Berg:
Dr. Berg is a chiropractor who specializes in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting. He’s also the author of the best-selling book, “The Healthy Keto Plan.” Dr. Berg educates people on health through social media and emphasizes the importance of getting zinc levels tested by a medical professional to prevent zinc deficiency.
Conclusion:
Zinc is an essential mineral for proper body function, yet many people are unaware of the symptoms of zinc deficiency. The lesser-known symptoms of zinc deficiency include lack of taste, inability to detect flavors, hypogonadism, and impaired hippocampus. It’s crucial to check your zinc levels with a medical professional and adopt a low-carb diet to ensure sufficient zinc levels. Zinc offers many unique benefits, such as acne prevention and improving digestive and immune system function. Thanks for watching, and stay aware of the importance of zinc for your overall health!
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Zinc is essential for a healthy body. So, it’s important to be aware of these zinc deficiency symptoms. Learn more.
7 Unexpected Amazing Benefits of Zinc That You’ve Rarely Heard About:
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0:00 Introduction: Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency
0:10 What is zinc?
0:25 Well-known signs of zinc deficiency
1:27 Lesser-known zinc deficiency symptoms
5:00 What causes zinc deficiency?
5:53 Zinc deficiency test
6:30 Learn more about the benefits of zinc!
Today I want to cover some lesser-known symptoms of zinc deficiency.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral. You don’t need a lot of zinc, but if you’re missing it, you could experience a lot of health concerns.
Commonly known symptoms of zinc deficiency:
• Loss of smell
• Dwarfism
• Susceptibility to infection
• Hair loss or thinning hair
• Diarrhea
• Dermatitis
• Mental irritability or fatigue
Lesser-known symptoms of zinc deficiency:
1. Lack of taste (bland, metallic, or bitter-tasting food)
2. Inability to detect flavors
3. Hypogonadism
4. Impaired hippocampus (memory problems, inability to learn, and problems with spatial location)
5. Infected nail beds, weak nails, white spots or white lines on the nails
6. Delayed healing
7. Night blindness
The top cause of zinc deficiency is a diet high in refined carbohydrates. Learn more about the benefits of a low-carb diet in my other videos.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor specializing in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” about himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana. Still, he no longer practices chiropractic in any state. He does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose nor a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. It would be best not to change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of lesser-known zinc deficiency symptoms. I’ll see you in the following video.
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