Zn | Zinc (trace element)

Zinc is involved in many biological functions and is particularly important for the normal functioning of the immune and digestive systems. Zinc is important for maintaining normal development and growth, especially in maintaining normal male and female sexual function. As a trace element, zinc supports the vital functions of the body. Body systems and organs, tissue structures such as skin, hair, the visual system, and the reproductive system are particularly sensitive to zinc deficiency.

Decreased zinc concentration in the blood is observed in pancreatic disorders, diabetes, alcoholism, and digestive disorders. When the body lacks zinc as a trace element, hair falls out, skin cracks, diarrhea occurs, memory, vision, smell, and taste may deteriorate, immunity weakens, growth is impaired, development of sexual organs decreases, and male infertility may develop.

Increased zinc concentration in the blood can be harmful to the body. It can lead to a decrease in the concentration of iron, copper, and phosphorus in the blood and may interfere with the absorption of certain medications. Increased concentration can also cause an unpleasant taste in the mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, and mouth irritation. Zinc overdose can suppress immunity.

Recommendations:

• It is recommended to perform preventive testing once a year, and for disease diagnosis and treatment control, testing is performed periodically according to the doctor's instructions.
• The results of the test are influenced by medications and diet (supplements used).
• Fasting for 12 hours is required before the test, and supplements containing zinc should be avoided 2-3 days before the test.