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ZINC: EFFECTS AGAINST VIRUSES

  • DR. MICHAEL PLASTER, D.C.

ZINC: EFFECTS AGAINST VIRUSES

 

  • ZINC has proven to be effective in stopping viral replication (reproduction/growth). 
  • Chloroquine increases the ability of placing ZINC into the cells.
  • Vegetable (plant) based sources of ZINC are more easily assimilated into the cell structure than “ionic” based laboratory produced supplements. 
  • ZINC can easily be eliminated from the body through sweating from excessive exercise. This is primary cause for increased mortality among young athletes today. ZINC is often ignored as a primary staple in nutritional regimes. 
  • Sources of ZINC:

- pumpkin seeds:  one of highest sources, easily digested and many other benefits.

- meats: lamb is one of best sources

- beans/legumes: green lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas 

- flax seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds:  all very high in ZINC, must be in powder or paste form to achieve maximum benefits.

- spinach: raw only. Cooked spinach depletes the body of vital minerals, primarily Calcium (Ca++). In raw spinach, calcium is very high, but when cooked....oxalic acid is released, which will precipitate calcium from the body.