The Dark Side of Zinc for Hair: Vital Tip for Hair Growth

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0:00 Introduction: The dark side of zinc
0:17 What is zinc?
0:35 Symptoms of zinc deficiency related to your hair
2:13 Symptoms of too much zinc related to your hair
3:15 Zinc dosage
3:35 Zinc toxicity symptoms
4:58 How much zinc do you need?
6:50 Learn more about zinc!
Let’s talk about the dark side of zinc. Zinc is one of the most important trace minerals for your hair. But having too much zinc can be just as damaging to your hair as zinc deficiency.
Zinc is a trace mineral, and it’s involved in over 300 different enzymes. Zinc is needed to support the growth of hair follicles. With low zinc, you could experience hair loss.
Zinc is also needed for collagen and keratin. If you're deficient in zinc, you could notice thin and brittle hair.
Having too much zinc can lead to copper deficiency. The more zinc you take, the more copper you need. Copper is also involved in hair growth, hair color, and the structural integrity of the hair.
The most zinc an adult could take without experiencing any side effects is roughly about 40 mg per day.
Symptoms of zinc toxicity can include:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
But, you may need even higher amounts of zinc short-term for certain health problems. The key is to make sure you always consume enough copper as well. The correct zinc-to-copper ratio is roughly ten to one.
It’s important to remember that when you consume foods high in zinc, your body only absorbs 20 to 40 percent of it. There are a lot of various things that decrease the absorption of zinc.
It’s important to avoid things that prevent the absorption of zinc and consume foods high in zinc. You may also want to consider a zinc supplement as well as make sure you're getting plenty of copper.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes 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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Thanks for watching! Protect your hair by consuming the correct ratio of zinc and copper. I’ll see you in the next video.

[@missajimas675]

We are so lucky and blessed to have you Dr.berg 🙏❤️thank you

[@iKnowlestheTruth]

Let me start by saying 😩 and then end by saying 😩… in other words… 😩 I have a bin FULL of expensive vitamins. Take this, take that, don’t take too much or it will be toxic, etc. Eat this, don’t eat that. It’s overwhelming. My grandma lived till she was 97, ate whatever she wanted, and to my knowledge took zero vitamins. Seems we live in a perpetual state of anxiety and pill popping out of desperation to live longer and “feel” better. Is it working? 😢

[@auniversalwoman]

Our food isn't as nutritious as it once was due to bad farming and processing practices

[@iKnowlestheTruth]

I recognize that. I am just lamenting-not only are food prices higher (and these wonderful doctors always suggest organic and grass fed too boot), but adding all these vitamins that are supposed to make up for the lack of nutrition. It’s just depressing at times. Needed to vent.

[@codewick8985]

@@iKnowlestheTruth Ya it is depressing. In my case I don't enough good foods either. I tend to like certain things & then only eat those. Like having the same salad all week long for dinner. Very little variety :(

[@worldgravityresources1037]

Probably your 97 year old grandma was well fed with plenty of nutrients and enzymes that fed her cells. Our corrupted government has stoped all that for us. Water is toxic, food is toxic even our air is toxic and we pay for the slow death that they deceptively put into place.

[@kevinstarski1598]

Good point...

[@user-ou5et3fo3z]

As a male mid 50s I’m not sure why my hair is still full and no receding & not brittle. My father had same. Yes my hair is pepper & Salt color. Possibly because i grew up my diet has been consistently mediterranean west Asian background. I really don’t take supplements. In the sunshine 🌞 i feel wonderful. Vitamin D stores well. I personally don’t use sunscreen lotions. There is a reason why i don’t. My skin needs to be free of toxic chemicals particularly aluminum in lotions. Usually i will grab a Lebanese cucumber as an in between snack. I might eat 1-2 cucumbers a day plus with main meals. Lots of virgin olive oil each day and chickpeas and lentils. I do understand we are all different and react differently to different foods and methods.

[@zeus9259]

As ever, an excellent briefing on an interesting topic. Thank you.

[@noordam9251]

Words can’t describe how grateful I am for all the information you’ve put out on KZbin. Dr. Eric Berg, you’re incredible. Your work ethic and effectiveness is inspiring. Thank you infinity.

[@sho5213]

I totally agree

[@hmpf7729]

it solves your problems really? too low zinc or too high zinc will not help anyone with hair loss...

[@uhohDavinci]

He is not a doctor... As a general rule, you should do the opposite of whatever this grifter says.. and you'll be much better off..

[@ValiVali-zy7cp]

Hi Dr. Berg! First of all, I wanted to thank you for your wonderful videos and your effort! I'm grateful more than I can express with words, because thanks to you has my quality of life had greatly improved, and that of my mother too. My mother is around 70 years old and she suffers from high blood pressure and other symptoms. She'd had no energy and had to take large doses of medication. Thanks to your advice she had been able to reduce her medication, has so much more energy and was able to supplement some meds with alternative options! Her blood pressure is still a problem, though it's her life long battle and even the current success is a major thing to her! As for me, I feel so much better since I follow your advice! I also have some questions / suggestions for future videos (if I may be so bold, lol). And excuse me kindly for any grammar mistakes, English is not my first language. 1. I'd really fascinated with the concept of fasting. I do omad but I'd really love to do long term fasts. Though I'd managed about 75 hours at most. I start to feel dizzy and weak. I do the sodium, electrolytes, potassium and fish oil as well as MCT oil, but I just can't go for longer than that. One explanation that comes to mind is my low blood pressure. When I fast it sinks lower and that is why I feel week. Is that possible? I drink more coffee than usual but it still doesn't help that much.:-( 2. Another thing that bothers me are night shifts. I'm used to the pattern of doing 2x 12 hours day shifts followed by the same number of night shifts and then time off. That way, I do cca 7x 12 hours day shifts and 7x 12 hour night shifts per month. Is it really bad? How can I minimize the risks? What are the risks exactly? I'm really struggling with that. This pattern of work suits me but I don't want to damage my body. I would love a video adressing all those points from you! I've watched your videos concerning night shifts, but I still feel that I need more info. :-) Thank you so much, Dr. Berg! You are wonderful person.

[@rexxbailey2764]

OH MY GODD! 😖 YOUR ENTIRE FASTING METHODS AND PRINCIPLES YOU SEEM TO FOLLOW FOR YOUR FASTINGS ARE HORRIBLE! 😖😖 JUST WHAT KINDA FASTING IS IT DAT IS SO DEBAUCHEROUSLY PUTTING IN THE SAME TOXINS AND FOODS IN THE BODY DAT THE BODY THROUGH FASTINGS IS TRYING TO EXPEL IN THE FIRST PLACE!!??😖😩. AND DAT TOO FILLING THE BODY UP WITH THE SAME KINDA GUNK IN ITS ALREADY WEAKENED STATE!!?? .. NOT TO MENTION YOUR WORK AND SLEEP CYCLES. YOU ARE IRREPARABLY DAMAGING YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEMS IN PRETTY COMPLEX WAY'S BY DOING THE KIND OF REALLY WIERD FASTING THAT'S DESIGNED TO HORRIBLY DAMAGE THE BODY IN PRETTY DIFFICULT TO RECOVER WAYS! THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT HOW ANY KINDA FASTING WITH ANY KIND OF EXPECTATIONS IS DONE !😖😩

[@tmaden5548]

Can you please cover more on the ALP enzyme & why someone would continually have below range results in blood tests & what are the likely symptoms due to this? Thank you.

[@KETO_DIET]

🌀It is important to take the correct amount of Zinc & Copper so that hormones remain balanced & they are also very important for growth of hair follicles. With insufficient amounts of hair vitamins, there will be no creation of new blood vessels which in turn causes damage to scalp & inhibits hair growth. 👉Based on being in good health, ZINC to COPPER RATIO is roughly 10-1 as recommended at 5:18 of this Video.

[@kevinstarski1598]

That's why I think his Vitamin D3K2 should have some copper, since it already has some zinc

[@nickkerinklio8239]

What’s with the pedo symbol?

[@megmodaff5989]

​@@nickkerinklio8239the typhoon, tsunami or cyclone symbol?

[@nickkerinklio8239]

@@megmodaff5989 🌀 this is a pedophile symbol they use to identify each other.

[@futurebreedmachine9302]

​@@kevinstarski1598does vitamin D3K2 have Zinc ?

[@fatoumfatoumeh]

I’m a woman who’s been taking zinc on and off since I was 19. I’m in my 30s now. I started taking it to control my cystic acne and help them heal with minimal scarring. The side-effect I got is very thick lustrous hair and my eyelashes are long. I take 25mg-30mg zinc a day with vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) on an empty stomach. I started supplementing on copper too (just not at the same time). When I go off zinc supplements for more than a month, my adult acne returns (the painful cystic variety). I still get the occasional acne breakout even on zinc, but just one or two small ones that heal quickly. I love my zinc supplements, I’ve never had to take antibiotics or use any harsh skin treatments for my acne.

[@imvisionhoti7198]

Which form of zinc you have been taking?

[@nithin32166]

I think avoiding dairy products would help for acne

[@fatoumfatoumeh]

@@nithin32166 yes you are right…but I love milk too much…I have reduced my consumption though

[@fatoumfatoumeh]

@@imvisionhoti7198 zinc picolinate

[@nithin32166]

@@fatoumfatoumeh try not to consume for 21 days, maybe you'll see huge difference

[@LeeJoRo]

I'm a 37yr old guy that's had long hair for 20 years. Started taking zinc around 5 years ago. Noticed a massive difference in the health of my skin and nails - and rarely get sick.

[@Drberg]

Amazing. Keep up the good work!

[@LeeJoRo]

@@Drberg thanks Dr. I find if I stop taking zinc, my hands get very dry and crack easily. I might take 22mg every other day to potentially save my hair...

[@LeeJoRo]

@@Ali-xo2hg solgar 22mg picolinate

[@ajf4693]

Which zinc brand and do you take copper, if so which one?👀

[@jeffsully4569]

@@ajf4693 I take Zinc- Copper balance by "AOR".. google it . Check for yourself

[@ketotrucker6262]

Dr.Berg again GIVING great advice just when I need it. ❤ THANK YOU Dr.Berg.

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help!

[@Merc399]

STOP USING SHAMPOO ON YOUR SCALP! use warm water or lye and tallow mix, OR apple cidar vinegar... but if youve been using shampoo your whole life give your scalp a few months of just using warm water to clean your scalp! your scarring your scalp with all the soaps, when your hair already coats itself in fats capable of carrying the dirt away with hot water. all modern soap is is fat that dissolves material with harmful acids preservatives and fragrances added. following this nutritional advice wont help if youre continuing to scar your scalp with modern shampoos

[@r1r597]

True. Anxiety also causes the body to turn off ‘non essential’ things such as hair, proper digestion, testosterone, etc.

[@NemesisX94]

Lmao, what?

[@dakoderii4221]

@@NemesisX94 The body diverts resources away from non-immediately needed processes when in a state of severe stress. Immediate survival is all the body cares about. Why grow hair if your body thinks you are in a fight for your life? The muscles and brain need that energy more to keep you alive. It doesn't have to be a real threat. Your body just has to "think" it's real. Dr.Berg has explained this on many videos over the years.

[@bitterangels4001]

And what stops alot of anxiety & worry is taking enough Magnesium glycate. I added more mag and the difference is AMAZING! I'm not freakng out & falling apart easily and that lowers the cortisoI

[@dennisdelfina]

​@@draoxitocinathat's because the devil is a liar...he wants you to be in bondage. Don't listen to his lies. Put up a fight. Ashwagandha is good for anxiety.

[@bitterangels4001]

@@draoxitocina Funny but true for me. If it's something I have a problem with, it makes me panic while I watch the bad news

[@simba440]

I noticed that when I take upper limit of copper(5-10mg) with 50mg of zinc(sometimes ,rarely) that my energy levels are higher(feelings are almost the same on 6mg and 10mg without much difference).And when I take 150+mg zinc that my lungs feel like are clearing(easier breathing).

[@joejackson6205]

Great video. Especially reminding everyone to take, in balance, copper with their zinc.

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it informative.

[@ragupathypathy2789]

Wherever or whenever I came to see yur post daily that’s a kind of feeling 😌

[@strangerthings88]

Thanks for uploading soo often again ❤❤❤

[@Drberg]

No problem. Thanks for always watching my videos!

[@Topdealmaker]

Imagine the face of every other doctors when dr berg drops a new video everyday 😂

[@karla-texas5970]

😅

[@flowerchild89]

😂😂😂

[@jamieandrick6541]

lol IKR.. I've learned so much from Dr. Berg. Our vets name is Dr. Berg, I often wonder if they're related.

[@RonaldKragnes]

💡 Recommended upper tolerance for zinc is around 40 mg/day for adults, but circumstances like autoimmune diseases may require more. 💡 Absorption factors include gut inflammation, stress, high-carb diets, phytic acid, and estrogen dominance (birth control, HRT). 💡 Maintaining a balanced zinc-to-copper ratio (around 10:1) can help prevent adverse effects from high zinc intake. 💡 Zinc deficiency is common; adding zinc-rich foods and managing absorption barriers can contribute to healthier hair.

[@jacobmoorhead2589]

Can you please do a long video on hiddraddenitis suppurativa, it is one the painful, chronic, and unknown conditions known to man. The world would greatly benefit from a understanding of what truly causes it thank you

[@MaryBrownIsTheBlairWitch]

Why does hair loss invariably occur on the scalp - and not the back & sides, Doc? 🤔

[@TechnoViking__]

You seem to have healthy hair.

[@MaryBrownIsTheBlairWitch]

@m_fabulous I meant men that go bald, that's how it tends to go down.

[@TechnoViking__]

@@MaryBrownIsTheBlairWitch u r a woman ryt?

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

@@MaryBrownIsTheBlairWitchI am a woman with baldness and in our case it’s diffuse and also with loss on the back and sides

[@Margarinetaylorgrease]

@@TechnoViking__I look forward to finding out why you needed to ask that question.

[@isaacsanchez2250]

For better absorption and delivery, you can make a LYPOSOM by mixing Sunflower lasathin or coconut oil in worm water combined with copper, zinc, and glycerin. The fat will protect the minerals, and the glycerin will help prevent the minerals from leaking out of the fat cells. this will allow for a much smaller dose because instead of a 30% absorption, it will be closer to 80%.

[@fatillacing4131]

What is worm water?

[@isaacsanchez2250]

@fatillacing4131 When making a Lyposom, "warm water" will melt the coconut oil or any saturated fats like cocoa butter, gee, or tallow. You can then combine together water, fat, and minerals and vitamins in a blender, then blend for a minute, and you have created a Lyposom for better delivery of the supplements. If you buy any supplements, make sure it is pure with no additives or fillers. Don't buy anything with ingredients that end with ose or that have silica.

[@fatillacing4131]

@@isaacsanchez2250 thanks for the info..

[@Cedric_Harris]

I'm curious what Dr. Berg and everyone in the comments think about the supposed link between zinc and prostate cancer. There was apparently a study that points to a correlation between high dose zinc and prostate cancer. This concerns me because I've been taking a large dose of zinc (with copper) to alleviate my cystic acne. I have noticed that taking 50mg of zinc a day cleared up my acne, improved my mood, and gave me tons of energy, but I worry about side effects.

[@maalikserebryakov]

Your semen contains a lot of zinc

[@Priyankavermas]

Thank you Doctor.Your information is very useful.

[@Drberg]

No problem. Hope you enjoyed watching the video!

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

Thank you so much for this video. I really needed it. I have been struggling with hair loss for years and just started zinc supplements.

[@user-go6rq3ok9x]

Which one best supplement?

[@r1r597]

What is your diet like? Vegan diet always caused me hairloss. High protein and high fat organic diet with vegetables always gave me good skin and hair. Stress also causes hairloss

[@shozi1799]

@@r1r597And menopause.

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

@@r1r597 I am not vegan. I eat mostly protein and vegetables and maybe not enough fat. My problem is supposedly genetic so nutrition can only do so much for me. I am just trying to have a good base so that my Androgenetic Alopecia and Chronic Telogen Effluvium doesn’t evolve as quickly as it might.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@LunethAkumajo]

Who knew that we only absorb 20-40% of the zinc in food at best?! Makes me wonder about trace minerals like selenium. Too much isn't good but is one Brazil nut per day really enough.. Great content, thank you!💓

[@halimashahab6863]

Good morning Dr.Berg very informative video thank you very much for your time and effort 🥰🌺

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@DrbergDr.Berg what can be used/taken to unclog hair follicles??. Not sure if true or not but I heard elsewhere that some hair pores/follicles can get clogged up. (???)

[@allboutthemojo]

​@DrEricBergDC please do a video on lipoprotein A. Doctors are recommending cholesterol meds if Lip A is high and there isn't enough info on it

[@allboutthemojo]

@NoMoreCookiesSorry I've seen his cholesterol video's but never come across lipoprotein A

[@hsa594828]

Dear Dr. Eric; I Try to follow your videos. They are very helpful.I am especially interested in videos relating to BPH. Thanks for your exertions that enlight our problems we Face.

[@Drberg]

Glad you found my videos helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@ea8269]

Dr B, great video. 👍👍thank you.

[@Drberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@vylkostyle7632]

Just when I needed it, thank you for it Dr. Berg

[@Drberg]

You're most welcome.

[@batmandeltaforce]

I drive for the dealerships. Last year, I had allergies so bad I had to quit driving. Turns out I was taking too much Zinc. I quit the extra Zinc, and overnight my allergies went away.

[@batmandeltaforce]

@@NoMoreCookiesSorry Interesting... Thank you:)

[@JestinSaada-ul5il]

You are our light thanks for the information my Dr wish you the very best

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@blissmama3134]

Please be careful with copper supplementation (and zinc) - dr Berg, will you PLEASE do a deep dive on the genetic issue and possibly of zinc/copper causing psychosis in some people? I heard of this in a health summit on autism and add/adhd. Can’t remember the two Doctors who studied this in depth and have an incredible data base linking nutrient levels to (for example very sudden onset mental illness). I know my functional doc checked me for the genetic issue before giving me zinc in IV. But I’m no expert. It just caught my attention as something we should all be aware of ❤

[@yipperdeyip]

Damn... So much to keep into consideration :(

[@phoenixrisin2269]

Must be a lot is zinc floating around

[@joanneclark8256]

Can you do ANY zinc tho? What's the test called?

[@blissmama3134]

@@joanneclark8256 I will go back to the summit today and find the names of the doctors and the genetic snp (issue). 🤍

[@mikelarry2602]

How's there diet overall ?

[@Spike0000]

He's so good...Just watching him makes me feel better....

[@Drberg]

Thanks. Glad you enjoy watching my videoes. Have a nice day!

[@Spike0000]

@@Drberg My pleasure Dr Berg👍🏽...

[@cclark3905]

I've been a vocal proponent of Zinc for 30+ yrs... Because I have high triglycerides I looked up those 2 terms together. A definitive study was done in 1980 that showed daily 100mg and above intake created higher triglycerides. I'm 57, full head of hair, & never get sick by taking 50mg a day.

[@KayKeneetit]

I still take zinc, and I was never sick either. Just looking for possible answers as to why all my hair fell out all at once. It’s been the most traumatic thing that ever happened to me. Many doctors and no answers.

[@veggieeater]

@@KayKeneetit Could it be the brand of Zinc you used? I know a lot of brands that be on the shelves are not fully vitamins but just fullers.

[@KayKeneetit]

@@veggieeater it’s possible. But it’s been eight months now and I’m doing well. I should’ve said that I still take 50 mg zinc tablets but not every day. I couldn’t be more pleased with all the hair that is growing. I just buy zinc from Puritans pride and trust them. I just had a doctors appointment and all my blood work came back clean and healthy.

[@veggieeater]

@@KayKeneetit Oh great! I'm glad you're better! ☺ But I know that must have been a troubling thing to go through. I know I'd be full of anxiety which doesn't help the situation either.

[@joanneclark8256]

But what are you eating

[@kathystorer8831]

Thank you again for valuable information. I have been unable to convince my doctor to do testing for nutritional deficiency so I have been fortunate to be able to learn from your videos. Thank you so much.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@strangerthings88]

Find a new doctor that will! It’s not your job to ‘convince’ then they literally work for you.

[@kathystorer8831]

@@strangerthings88 Will probably need to go out of insurance covered care to be able to find a doctor that will order test. Medicare is very stingy with what they will cover.

[@boondocks8002]

My Dr refuses to the same. My spouse goes to the VA facility and they do all of that. They are on several vitamins ....folate, b12, vit d, cq10, anf one other I forgot. Shame we can't get the same treatment.

[@strangerthings88]

@@kathystorer8831 not so much you just need a doctor knowledgeable in nutrition. Medicare has no issues with even the most complicated tests. Try an FMD or ND. At the very least a DO

[@katerinatsayiannis9750]

Thank you Dr Berg. You're great. You have helped me so much. I listen to you every night. God bless you 🙏

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Be well!

[@Zetraxes]

Could you make a list of daily supplement that everybody should take or make one gender and age specific? Would be very helpful to many people i assume. Thank you!

[@DanaKot336]

the thing is, that everybody is individual and need different things, and I'm sure he would've said that the most important thing is to stick to a healthy keto diet full of natural minerals, vitamins, fatty omega 3 acids, fiber, plus fasting and being active physically and absorbing vitamin d from the sun.. but again everyone has different needs , it depends how you absorb all of that too. for example of course globally you can drink coconut water for electrolytes, but if you eat enough vegetables you should get it from them

[@raysapaw]

I think this would be impossible. Apart from not knowing everyone's medical history, there are, as he said, supplements of inferior quality. To steer people away from one product then recommend another by name would be advertising. I'm pretty sure that's against KZbin guidelines. It could also initiate a lawsuit from the named & shamed company.. He didn't get to be so clever by being by being stupid!

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff Doc.!

[@kristianaklause2574]

Just google it there tons of lists on how much we should be getting. And the there is maintenance amounts and therapeutic amounts like spoke about in this video. I would list some sources but my wifi is terrible right now. But you can find great resources online.

[@truthbeliever24]

Well, infact Dr. Berg did answer this slightly on a Q&A live once He said Cod liver oil Vitamin D3 and K2 Zinc, Potassium and Magnesium. I believe these are basic ones he mentioned everybody should take regularly. I mean so to say it's impossible is a Stretch. Obviously if your a person that has gallbladder problems then you take a pill for that. You have issues with constipation you again add addional remedy. After all, he did heart the comment so he knows its possible.

[@Leoninmiami]

Thanks for the great info. I use Jarrows Zinc Balance. 15mg of Zinc 1mg of Copper.

[@Drberg]

No problem. Thanks for watching the video!

[@divakim206]

Is that ratio working out for your hair?

[@donnapollock]

I needed to hear this very important information. To much of a good thing can also be a problem. Thank you Dr. Berg...

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Ladybug-lz5un]

Thanks Dr. Berg 🙌

[@thuywu2304]

Such a great topic .It's amazing content very informative and so valuable for everyone. Thankful for your advice dr Berg ❤

[@Drberg]

Glad you like the topic. Thanks for always watching my videos!

[@Bill_Woo]

The fine doctor doesn't talk about it but there is a thunderous difference between the amount of zinc in pure zinc ("elemental") and the zinc you probably see on the shelf, whose fine print commonly explains is zinc gluconate or sulfate. Those are diluted. Mainstream sources say the upper limit is 40 but that is for elemental zinc. Gluconate and sulfate recommended limits and RDAs are several times higher. 200 mg gluconate might be fine and safely tolerable. 200 mg elemental is in my opinion an invitation for a duodenal ulcer.

[@mausfledermaus7811]

Very helpful comment, thanks!

[@catherinemnisi2473]

Thank you for this info I didn't know that zinc deficiency can cause all this .I've been suffering with hair loss and all kinds of inflammation and I'm in still as I speak

[@kobesaa]

What about zinc picolinate, this is the one that is on the label of my supplement

[@karenfeeney438]

Really appreciate your in😅fo Dr!

[@Egyptnprcs]

Dr. Berg. Thank you for the video. I have an auto immune disorder and I'm not able to eat much. I have a vitamin and mineral deficiency due to this. What type of doctor do I need to see to get a full vitamin and mineral profile done. I'm losing muscle and hair. I'm also deficient in Potassium and magnesium, but I don't know what kind of doctor to go to to in order to get a full panel and prescription of how much of each vitamin and mineral I actually need. I appreciate any suggestions. I have no energy, less hair, and losing weight. However my auto immune disorder is controlled at this time.

[@KayKeneetit]

I lost nearly all my hair last year, doctors don’t know the cause. But I started taking daily 50 mg of zinc with vitamin D during Covid. Probably too much. Maybe this is the answer, a copper deficiency. I stopped taking so much zinc and started on oral minoxidil. In eight months, I’ve almost gotten all of my hair back plus thicker, new hair. Thanks, Dr. Berg for the insight.

[@akudar]

Taking vitamin D in isolation, especially high doses will increase calcium, lower potassium & increase Magnesium burn rate. You would need more magnesium, potassium, and possibly sodium to keep calcium from precipitating into soft tissue like the scalp. Vitamin K2 will further assist Ca utilization to make sure it goes where it's supposed to. Too much zinc can definitely lower copper which will can also contribute to scalp/hair issues. Difficult to know what's going on though without a properly interpreted HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis). The one many practitioners use when attempting to balance patients minerals is TEI Labs

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Oral minoxidil can have serious side effects. I can't take it b/c of heart issues.

[@joanneclark8256]

But you need to take that for life?

[@joanneclark8256]

​@akudar does the test the Dr do not good ? HTMA is best?

[@akudar]

@@joanneclark8256 Most doctors won't, and the ones that do likely dont know how to properly interpret them because levels are often not taken at face value. For instance, ones heavy metal load may look low, but if the Na/K ratio is too low it's likely because the person lacks the cellular energy to expel the metal from intracellular or enzyme lock-up so it wouldnt show. However, when given the correct minerals/supplements to raise the Na/K then you start seeing those metals finally come out which registers as a temporary "increase" on a subsequent test. That's just one example. TEI is the only one I recommend because they dont mess with the hair sample prior to running through a mass spectrometer, so the readings are more accurate

[@BiggieCheese45]

I'd say 30mg as the upper limit if you are taking Zinc Picolinate which is the best absorbed form of Zinc that is the most bioavailable on a hair test and blood test compared to other forms of Zinc. If you take too much Zinc and feel bad, you might be dumping a lot of bile and detoxing since Zinc is required for LIver detox

[@meenakothari7841]

Valuable content. Thankyou so much dr Berg.

[@tosse2011]

Hello Dr.Berg another great video... I have a question about LDH parameters in my blood... I watch you video about this blood test, and I test my blood... My LDH is 190 (

[@hongjiayu5815]

Hi Dr. Berg, thank you So much for sharing knowledge with us. Could you please talk about primary ovarian insufficiency. My doctor is suggesting me to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but I heard that HRT might have breast cancer risk. I wonder if there are other natural ways or supplements which can be helpful for my case. Much appreciated!

[@Drberg]

Hello. Thanks for the video suggestion.

[@MakaveliRKP]

Dr Berg you're the king of giving health information. never stop making these videos.

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your support!

[@emergentform1188]

Killer info, thanks Dr. B!

[@Drberg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@klg2knwmeklg2knwme78]

Hi Dr. Berg. I appreciate all of your videos. Can you please review LiquaCel concentrated Liquid Protein?

[@jons2447]

Thank you, Dr. Berg! BTW, what can you teach us about pyroluria? It looks like I have it & the reason I ask is zinc is important for treating pyroluria. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@Drberg]

I will add this to our video suggestion list for now. Thanks.

[@joanneleib5887]

When I stop eating goitergen veggies I have less hair loss. I just followed your tip on putting rosemary oil on my scalp and my hair looks amazing.

[@Drberg]

Excellent. Glad my tip helped. Stay safe!

[@boondocks8002]

Rosemary helped my hair for a short time then the new hair eventually came out as well. Bummer.

[@MarK-sf4gz]

But rosemary it’s a big Strogen

[@camillachavrimootoo4442]

Hello Dr Thank you very much for the cancer protocol. Want to know what is the lowest I can go on my blood glucose test during a prolonged fasting? Thank you

[@Rambo4President]

covered everything, great video👍🏽

[@Drberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@pbrooks2099]

I started taking zinc carnosine when I had peptic ulcer. It worked better than the prescription. When I stopped taking it I noticed that I needed it and went back on it.

[@Drberg]

Glad it helps!

[@pbrooks2099]

Me too.

[@rytoniowendolini2793]

Question and Suggestion: Hello Dr. Berg. Remember, you can take 150-400 mg of zinc gluconate per day. The bottle I have is 50 mg zinc gluconate. It says take 1 per day, but the body can take up to 400 mg of zinc gluconate. There are several different forms of zinc you can find or get so be very careful what type it is and read about it. Zinc oxide is another, but this you would probably stay under 100 mg per day at maximum. The bottle can be misleading because it says take 1 per day, but with gluconate its not enough. Correct me if I'm wrong but I have read this somewhere. Hope this helps someone out. By the way, I believe zinc has helped me regrow some receded hair in the front and sides area but I still have a really full head of hair regardless. I will now try copper and see what happens. I think it receded not only from being unhealthy for years in my early 20's but also from wearing a hockey helmet so often and the sweat and rubbing. Because the hairline is sort of where the helmet was rubbing. LOL!

[@unknown_7456]

Thank you doctor, you may talk about the benifits of dates.

[@alycat9186]

Does anyone know the cause or deficiency associated with chronic tightness in the LEFT trap? Just watched one of Dr. Berg’s videos about RIGHT trap stiffness being caused most likely by gallbladder but it didn’t talk about if it’s happening with your left trap. Thanks so much!! FYI. I’m also left-handed and it tightens the most when I’m stressed. So idk if it’s over-use or something else.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

I have noticed thicker after experimenting with 4x of your d3&k2 that contains zinc. Added to 1 of your trace minerals. After about 2 months I think. This was added to healthy keto and intermittent fasting. I did have several autoimmune situations under control since a few years already. But the 4xd3&k2 makes a big difference in my hair and other things. (I would only have 1 a day until last Spring).

[@Drberg]

Wonderful! So glad to hear that!

[@joanneclark8256]

Which d3 k2 you take? And daily? And did you purchase trace minerals as well .. take together or separate

[@bigwombat7286]

I started getting kidney pain after taking k2. I think I'm going to switch to eating natto instead.

[@5fmuke535]

Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Be well!

[@Morbutt]

Just my personal experience I need to take more zinc than what is the upper tolerance, in order to see any benefits from it. I don't have any of the ailments he described in this video but all the effects noted from proper zinc levels only seem to be prevalent in me when I take ~100mg/day of zinc. Sometimes 150 mg. I would say if you can take higher amounts without any side effects of too much, you should be OK. Of course don't go overboard and take as much as you can until you feel nauseous, headaches, etc. keep it reasonable.

[@trianavlog]

Thank you very much, doctor!! You changed my life for the better! 🔥

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help!

[@chriskatt2201]

Hi Dr. Berg. My wife has very high levels of zinc. Her supplements are only magnesium and vitamin D w/ K. We tested our water and it was very low for zinc. She's not taking any collagen supplements either. What can we do to get it down? I had her increase magnesium to block absorption. And I had her greatly increase her raw vegetables for the flavonoids to bind with it to get it out of her system. Is there anything else we can do? It's extremely concerning.

[@sampetersson5887]

vegetarian foods that contain zinc - such as legumes, whole-grain breads and cereals, bran and other fiber-rich foods - are high in phytates, which inhibit zinc absorption. phytates are anti-nutrients.

[@arnold5893]

Some people need high doses of zinc and very low of copper. I get deficiency symptoms of zinc if I take it close to RDA and toxicity symptoms from even 2-3mg of copper. There are genetic differences.

[@tiredsentinel1724]

What is the best way to take vitamins and minerals? Should V & M’s be taken individually or is a good multivitamin ok?

[@factchecker9358]

Very helpful, thanks!!!

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Be well!

[@meghoward2610]

I have been taking 2 zinc ''plus'' tablets every day for the past 2 months and have noticed my normally thin hair is much thicker and the balding patch is disappearing

[@divakim206]

What brand please?

[@SangeetaGupta-self65]

Very informative indeed! Thankyou Dr Berg Is it not a good idea to drink water from copper utensils....in India,it's a household practice to store water in copper jugs and earthen pots

[@tairikuokami]

Why not, I bought copper cups for that reason alone, I also filter water using binchotan.

[@SangeetaGupta-self65]

@@tairikuokami thanks

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post!

[@RajeshPandey-jb7rr]

But I think it's important to take breaks from copper utensils especially if used for drinking water .

[@fatand4016]

This video was amazing thank you. I was taking 50mg of Zinc per day and getting head aches so I stopped. Re-Started using it and copper and have been feeling fine.

[@langtucali6698]

you restarted using 50mg of zinc and 1mg of copper?

[@fatand4016]

@@langtucali6698 50mg zinc 2.5mg copper... It might take a few weeks to get use to it if you are having issues.

[@maalikserebryakov]

These are called trace minerals for a reason

[@Ben-7711]

Dr Berg is brilliant!

[@Drberg]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@hemanagouda]

You really changed my life Dr Berg. You are God sent 😊

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help!

[@xlneoMAXlx]

I think I read that Zinc will compete with Copper, and that Copper is responsible for hair color.

[@cshades8026]

Could you do a video for those with Herpes? Specifically HSV2? Natural vitamins to take for that?

[@TyRedV]

I can't explain how Dr. Berg knows what topic I'm looking for, I was thinking about the amount of zinc I should take and this video appears, it's like he reads your mind 🤯

[@nicollyfarao2401]

I always looking for the reason why zinc is not good for hair and finally I found the answer thanks a lot doc appreciate your help 🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🇧🇷👏👏👏👏👏😅😱

[@Drberg]

No problem. Glad to share this info. Thanks for watching!

[@rr7firefly]

Doctor Berg, you should set up an ai app that runs through an extensive questionnaire (covering many personal idiosyncrasies) so that every person can zero in on what specific dosages of various supplements would be most helpful. I sometimes find it very difficult to juggle all of the interactions between different foods, minerals and vitamins.

[@krishanpalkaidwal]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom to all over the world. Saying Namaste from India.

[@Drberg]

No problem. Happy to share this info. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@krishanpalkaidwal]

@@Drberg You don't need to thank instead we should thank you for years of experience you're sharing with us it's really helpful for people who don't have such a deep knowledge of their field.

[@Cristo_Mario]

hey Dr. Eric, I've had covid (or so they say) over Christmas 2022. Since then my hair has been thinning extensively - I have consumed zinc quite regularly too so can not say that it's only covid to blame, but my question is what minerals / vitamins / ?? do you recommend to remedy my situation please?

[@captainmorgan7809]

It's my understanding that one lemon (peel and all) provides .3mg of copper or 15% of the Daily Value. Eat your (organic) lemons.😁😉

[@francesfinnerty3753]

Thank you!

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

hey there Dr. Berg - is it still safe to use your electro lite powder once it hardens up and kind of cakes nearing the bottom? i ordered it some time ago, and take some about 3 times a week, but not daily. its very tasty too.

[@SpamMouse]

Happens when stored in a moist atmosphere, product is fine, just break it up or pull out a lump and dissolve to use.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

@@SpamMouse ok, thx! its been super humid here in va, super hot, but we keep the a/c about 73 and it has a little thing in it for moisture, but good to know.

[@thereportinggeek]

Dr Berg , when you say the body will prioritize zinc needs somewhere else rather than the hair, can you please list/make a video what else can the body prefer to use for other functions than making hair. My big hairloss is total mistery to docs, I am trying to figure it out.❤

[@reneelloyd4757]

Thank you for the info. Hope this is the answer I need. I do have IBS/autoimmune. Will try 5 times the zinc.

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Be well!

[@1Koisi]

Not about hair, but I’ve got acne and after listening to a lot of your advice it hasn’t gone anywhere. I cut out all grains, all dairy, essentially all carbs(max 15g/d) I eat 10 eggs a day and usually red meat with veggies at dinner. I do intermittent fasting and i take a multi vitamin and 15.000 ius of vitamin-d3, I exercise about each day intensely and I’m fit. If you’ve got any questions lmk

[@holly.leeth84]

It could quite possibly be the eggs, more specifically egg whites. Try cutting out the eggs for 30 days and see if it helps.

[@Shewizardxx]

10 whole eggs ???!!!!

[@SpamMouse]

Avoid processed seed-oils and other Omega-6 sources. Increase Omega-s, Vitamin-E, Collagen (eat whole-slow-cooked-chickens) with bell-peppers. Avoid over-cleaning/scrubbing skin. Expose to sunshine during the day. Avoid cosmetic make-ups.

[@1Koisi]

@@Shewizardxx I scramble them, but yeah 10 whole eggs with salt and water

[@1Koisi]

@@holly.leeth84 could you further explain this? Feels good and I have a lot of energy throughout the whole day

[@yankeerose9011]

After getting Covid, my hair loss was terrible. We needed this video Dr. Berg. Sending it to my family and friends. ❤

[@GoldenEagle469]

Praise Jesus!

[@liap1293]

I am experiencing post COVID hair loss too. How long did this continue for you?

[@Charlie-lg1ij]

After getting Covid shot*

[@alycegraber5401]

Same! My hair was falling out by the handfuls. My holistic health practitioner recommended I take a tincture of horsetail with sarsparilla. It stopped my hairloss within a week of taking it.

[@savariaxa]

Covid 😷 never had any health issues since 2020 no vaccines no masks no tests no lockdown I lived my life as before covid no complying whatsoever I am 70 years now and in my best health ever ! Magnesium oil Vitamine C whole foods and Vitamin D3 from the sun ☀️ only ! Good luck !

[@Zeratsu]

thank you, Dr. Berg, that you exist!

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@2417kc]

Topical Magnesium dissolves the calcium build up around hair follicle. I would check out my organic infused Magnesium sprays if you are looking for something that really works.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Fantastic doc 😊

[@Drberg]

Thanks for watching!

[@poweroff8264]

I have come to the conclusion and realization that absolutely nothing will prevent hair loss or regrow hair. For 15 years I have tried it all. I finally gave up and started shaving my melon. Even my emoji is bald 😎

[@jerryjohnson9531]

Sorry that nothing worked for you but that doesn't mean that nothing works for anyone. I am 61 and have a head full of hair thanks to rogaine and finasteride. I have more hair now than I did in my late 20's.

[@poweroff8264]

@@jerryjohnson9531 I believe you. I tried the rogaine gig but got nowhere with it. I’m sure bad genes have a lot to do with no progress when nothing is working.

[@unvaccinatedmgtowfitness]

​@@jerryjohnson9531does your penis still work for the ladies though?

[@idolhanz9842]

Mick Jagger's father Basil Joe was bald.

[@poweroff8264]

@@idolhanz9842 I heard it sometimes skips over in families. My grandfather went bald yet my father kept his hair. The hair stealing fly ended up landing on me. I wonder if Mick’s grandfather kept plenty of hair.

[@michaelfforte]

Jarrow Formulas makes a Zinc with Copper in the proper ratio - all in one tiny capsule. It's a lower dose - Zn 15mg - what I do is take 2 per day.

[@deltafrost6674]

Thank you so much Dr Berg, this video saved my aunt her life (health) by visiting doctor on time after realising the Zinc deficiency which was the main reason for her breathing shortage

[@88Gemma]

In one of your vids you said that a copper IUD can lead to too much copper and that in that case, one could counter that by taking more zinc. I have been taking 100mg of it on a daily basis. Would that be a good idea long term?

[@BValks06]

No very dangerous. I speak from experience. Never take more than 10 mg of zinc per day.

[@88Gemma]

@@BValks06 what happened when you took too much? My supplement is 50mg/capsule. 🤔🤔🤔

[@BValks06]

@@88Gemma I got extremely tired with spontaneous nosebleeds.

[@dave_myers]

there may be some confusion between the inflammatory response to having a foreign object, of whatever material lodged in the uterus and the toxic potential of the tiny amount of copper leaching into the bloodstream from an IUD, especially given that copper deficiency is more likely than toxicity unless someone eats a LOT of liver (the only food source of note where copper levels are significant and typically higher than zinc). I gave myself a copper deficiency taking fairly low amounts of zinc (average of 25mg/day) as a 190lb man, 100mg/day seems very dangerous except in a very short term case of illness, in which case the body would also benefit from the immune and energy boosting effects of copper at least as much as zinc.

[@deusvlad2.083]

I also think that too much magnesium too will also deplete zinc, and too much zinc will prevent the absorption of magnesium right? Too much zinc makes the copper low I think as well, and too much copper will deplete zinc?

[@7ay86]

😂😂😂

[@deusvlad2.083]

@@7ay86 lol

[@user-nn7jz7xg7q]

Dr. Berg, I suggest you talk about poor ovarian reserve. What is the reason and what are the treatments? Why is weakness in the right or left ovary? Greetings to you, Doctor.

[@saintmagic586]

Dr. Berg you’re the best🙏

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your support!

[@Words4LivingWell]

How long would you take the higher zinc/copper dose, when you say short term?

[@Drberg]

Couple months.

[@angrydollar9294]

Can you please also talk on side effects of zinc overdosing. I think it causes blood clots and heart problems.

[@BValks06]

Zinc toxicity means copper deficiency. Copper is important for blood vessel integrity.

[@strangerthings88]

He literally talked about it in the video and no it doesn’t cause those things….

[@Drberg]

I will add this to our video suggestion list for now. Thanks.

[@drake9180]

because surgery is considered “physical trauma”, can you please make a video on if one should get surgery on a broken nose to fix septum. furthermore, will fixing the septum solve other issues like lack of airflow in nose which causes sleeplessness, mouth breathing and burdensome allergies

[@sonofednawelthorpe8609]

Dr Berg. I take Metformin - and hormone blockers to shrink prostate cancer. Will these make it harder for zinc and other minerals and vits to be absorbed? If so how much to increase?