The Nootropic Benefits of Zinc

[@kingceltheladiesman]

This was a SOLID VIDEO FULL OF KNOWLEDGE

[@brucelee9941]

Amazing, I take a zinc now ❤️ I also bought quercetin I heard amazing benefits of them.

[@patsybowen4555]

Thank you soooo much for these videos I suffer from brain fog low energy depression and anxiety and I’m excited to try supplementation

[@chrispeers4111]

How did it go?

[@simir61]

Your channel and knowledge is my personal Go to for information on these things. Had to add, you look great with your gray curls of wisdom.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Thank you Simi. Much appreciated.

[@fredbach6039]

Plenty of great information, nicely presented, and we can listen to it as many times as we need. Thank you. Did you know that zinc and copper are needed to produce the selenium enzyme that converts circulating T4 thyroxine into T3 thyroxine which is the gas pedal for DNA transcription in our cells? So any good thyroid booster product should contain zinc, copper, selenium and iodine to start with.

[@toddcarver1430]

Awesome overview. Thank you and God bless you.

[@kennethmoore3783]

For zinc deficiency due to inadequate oral intake, a typical oral replacement dose is 1 to 2 mg/kg/day of elemental zinc. Resolution usually requires at least four to six weeks of therapy, depending on the etiology and severity. In some cases, it is necessary to co-administer copper to ensure that copper deficiency does not occur due to high zinc intake. These replacement doses are also appropriate for patients with underlying diseases that predispose to zinc deficiency, such as Crohn disease, cystic fibrosis, liver disease, or sickle cell disease.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Good information. Thank you Kenneth.

[@fiizy2544]

Yhsmld

[@fiizy2544]

Thanks

[@jacksonj69]

Thank you sir! This is the best video on zinc out there keep it up!

[@RS-pu9ti]

Yes Zinc does help keep it up 😉

[@shedroids]

Thank you so much, David!... looked everywhere for Zincformation and you have it all :) Zinc 30mg of any kind is the best bet is what I get...other than all the other EXCELLENT information.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Thank you Charmaine.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@NootropicsExpert Thank you so much for all the hard work you do creating these vids .

[@Jorge-lm4bg]

I've been feeling off for a while, and I recently realized that I havent supplemented with Vitamin D or Zinc for about the same time i've been feeling off. I dont eat red meat so I'll definetely go back to supplementing with zinc.

[@miguelmejia4656]

eat shrimp oysters and pumpkin seeds

[@innocencyike5630]

Hello sir, thank you so much for this video. I heard so much about zinc and I went and bought zinc but it says 50 mg and I have only taken 4 tablets. So is it ok for me to keep taking it or what do you suggest. God bless you sir.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Ike, it depends on what type of zinc it is. Chances are you're not overdosing on zinc. But you need to take it with 2 mg copper daily. Because zinc reduces the amount of copper your body absorbs because copper competes with zinc to bind with metallothionein (binding protein that brings zinc into the cells).

[@innocencyike5630]

Thank you sir for your response.

[@anastasiavarianichenko9026]

Hello. Can l use zinc and copper together? I mean in one pil. THANK YOU!

[@NootropicsExpert]

@@anastasiavarianichenko9026 I have seen zinc supplements combined with a low dose of copper. So, yes you can take them together.

[@blendbardhi1362]

Very informative video! Thank you sir!

[@NootropicsExpert]

Thank you!

[@djellony]

I’ve been taking 50 mg a day of Zinc Gluconate without copper 2MG. How could that impact your health negatively? I don’t remember you mentioning the absorption of Zinc Gluconate, is 50MG a day safe in your opinion and I have a copper 2MG that I am going to start taking. Thank you for your video and your help. 🙏

[@NootropicsExpert]

Joe, the most important thing is the fine balance between zinc and copper. Because excess zinc will deplete copper. And you need copper to help transport zinc across cell walls. 50 mg zinc may be too much long-term. Best if you become familiar with the symptoms of zinc toxicity so you'll recognize the signs of using too much.

[@djellony]

@@NootropicsExpert thanks again 🙏

[@genevievepluviose5905]

Hi this was very helpful; when balancing zinc w/ copper do you do it based on how much zinc you are taking or how much zinc is absorbed by type?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Genevieve, good question but the best we can do is for long-term zinc supplementation at the recommended dose we should be using no more than 2 grams of copper per day. That's any dose of zinc up to the maximum 30 mg per day.

[@genevievepluviose5905]

@@NootropicsExpert Thank you for the respone!

[@flyorraofficial]

Hi great channel. My zinc capsules expired in Dec 2020. Are they still ok?

[@NootropicsExpert]

They should be OK. Open a capsule and check to see what kind of condition the powder is in.

[@Davetg01]

Before you take zinc and you are taking ACE inhibitors(Amiloride), talk to your Dr.

[@margottfon330]

QUESTION: did I get this right: cooper levels thrown up isn't good. Elsewhere(an article) I came across the idea, that cooper isn't recommended IF depression is suspected. I've terminated my Zink+cooper supplement. Did I make a right choice?? Should I continue? Thank you:))

[@NootropicsExpert]

This is what copper does in your brain and why you need it: nootropicsexpert.com/13-minerals-essential-for-the-optimized-brain/#copper. Excess copper is bad for you. And excess zinc depresses copper levels. Which is why there is 1.5 - 2 mg of copper in many zinc supplements. You need both copper and zinc. And while a few people are copper toxic it is more likely that most of us are deficient. We need copper. Just not a whole bunch of it.

[@1996Mah1]

Hi doctor thank you for your informations, i want to ask if zinc a DHT blocker does it prevent baldnes?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Mahmoud, research has found that zinc may inhibit 5 alpha-reductase, an enzyme that plays a role in producing the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). But, there is no definitive proof that zinc can help slow down or reverse male pattern baldness.

[@douggolde7582]

What about taking zinc with a zinc ionophore like quercetin?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Absolutely. Quercetin is going to be my next video. So please stand by ...

[@anastasiavarianichenko9026]

Hello. Which is better picolinate or bisglicinate? Thank you!

[@NootropicsExpert]

The percentage of bioavailability for zinc varies by form: Zinc Ascorbate 15% Zinc Bisglycinate 25% Zinc Carbonate 52% Zinc Citrate 31% Zinc Chloride 48% Zinc Sulphate 22% Zinc Picolinate 20%

[@anastasiavarianichenko9026]

@@NootropicsExpert , thank you! Is it ok to take zinc an copper in one pill, or it is better to take them apart?

[@NootropicsExpert]

@@anastasiavarianichenko9026 I'd use them together. The idea is to get your levels established and then maintain them long-term.

[@greenboy5536]

@@NootropicsExpert what about gluconate?

[@NootropicsExpert]

@@greenboy5536 it is one of the lowest because zinc gluconate has only 14.3% elemental Zinc.

[@sonnyle1028]

Is it better to eat oysters than taking Zinc supplements? For better absorption and added benefits of other vitamins and minerals in oysters?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Sonny, if you know your oysters contain zinc then yes. But the only way to know for sure is a blood test after eating a bunch of oysters.

[@zatara11]

Great video, I see a lot of zinc oxide in supplements, it doesn't say in your documents its absorption rate. I am guessing its low quality.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Oxide is typically used in low quality and synthetic supplements. Chelated forms of these minerals can cross the blood-brain barrier.

[@tonyarblue105]

Hi David. First, God Bless You 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful and life changing information with us. I have Fibromyalgia and suffer from major depression, anxiety and insomnia on top of the major pain. Thanks to you you have literally bettered my life. I now take Lithium Orotate im on month 3...no more man made antidepressants which rarely worked anyways. Saying goodbye to wellbutrin was amazing! No more yucky side effects and weight gain. I take 5 mg lithium Orotate in the morning and in the evening. I am currently trying magnesium for sleep. Can I take zinc with these other 2 minerals? I take prescription vitamin d once a week. And, a b12 daily. I'm just so eeady to heal with minerals that God put on this earth for us and not have to rely on synthetic/man made chemicals known as prescription drugs. I have gained weight in the past year i really think my thyroid has just shut down. I have a physical scheduled for next month. What would you recommend for my chronic fatigue that comes along with my fibromyalgia? Again, I think you are just AMAZING!!!!!

[@NootropicsExpert]

Tonya, fibromyalgia has been associated with low T3 which is one of the thyroid hormones. And can contribute to chronic fatigue. The only way to fix this is to get your thyroid levels back to optimal. Get a full thyroid panel done and pay close attention to Free T4 and Free T3. Ignore TSH because it does not tell you anything. This website was my bible when I was learning how to deal with hypothyroidism. And I highly recommend it: stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork

[@tonyarblue105]

@@NootropicsExpert Thank you so very much. I am definitely checking into this.

[@Arrasel]

@@tonyarblue105 did lithium help you that much? I take an antidepressant for my anxiety disorder and I wanna cut it. I take ashwagandha but still have some anxiety and bad sleep due to adrenal fatigue. We're you able to cut off the antidepressants because of lithium? Thank you

[@oibal60]

Thanks again. Wifey and I take a mineral supplement and snack on a handful of almond nuts, instead of 'garbage snacks'.

[@jayebirdjb7143]

Which form of zinc is best absorbed and utilized in the body? Thanks, your information is invaluable.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Any chelated form of zinc will work. Like Bisglycinate or Picolinate.

[@anilprasad5120]

There is no information about percentage of zinc absorption for zinc gluconate in your website.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Anil, zinc gluconate absorption is about the same as zinc citrate: 30 - 31%.

[@keithstonestreet3218]

Can zinc improve your blood pressure or give you high blood pressure?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Zinc can raise your blood pressure. Especially at higher doses. Best to keep it down to around 30 mg per day.

[@jiimboombhaa4079]

Hi sir, zinc helps to prevent from hairloss?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Only if you are zinc deficient.

[@jasonm9825]

So zinc is great to go with finasteride?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Zinc is good to go with anything. Your brain needs zinc.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

I noticed when talking about absorption rates of different types of zinc, you didn't mention Zinc Bisglycinate... Thoughts?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Probably just forgot about it. There are so many versions of zinc supplements on the market. But a chelated version of a mineral is always best.

[@vincentlorbes1147]

thanks

[@NootropicsExpert]

Welcome

[@shaun2222]

Zinc and selenium also reduce the toxic effects of cadmium.

[@NootropicsExpert]

Tis true: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC4303853/

[@TheMothers3]

Hi, great info. Please tell me what type of Zink to take? I have under active thyroid (hypothyroidism) I believe I'm zink deficient. Can u help please? Mags 😁

[@NootropicsExpert]

Use a chelated form of zinc. Something like Zinc Picolinate.

[@Goindi786.]

Hi Dr David zinc acetate is good for health

[@NootropicsExpert]

Yes it's just another form of chelated zinc. Just make sure that if you are using zinc as a supplement that you also use 1.5 - 2.0 mg of copper because zinc depletes copper. And you need copper for a variety of functions.

[@nelidakiss7773]

Thank u

[@NootropicsExpert]

You are very welcome.

[@petravazanska5707]

My son is autistic. I wish it were so easy...just take some zinc supplement. I buy him vitamines for kids and I gave him magnesium for 3 months. I noticed a change, he was calmer. But zinc? I dont know..

[@NootropicsExpert]

Petra, it is zinc + Vitamin B6 which has shown promise in clinical studies. I also have a longer list of supplements that may help with autism. If you would like to schedule a consultation with me I'll share this list with you and explain it in detail. pulse.ly/06ecuwbe4v

[@petravazanska5707]

@@NootropicsExpert thank you so much! I will try! I cant I live in france!😊

[@NootropicsExpert]

Petra, I have done consultations with people literally around the world either using Skype or Zoom.

[@miguelmejia4656]

what about zinc chelate?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Zinc chelate is preferred and there are several options of chelated zinc available.

[@19grand]

I'm a vegetarian. I eat eggs nuts and seeds on an almost daily basis. You mentioned it's difficult or impossible to increase zinc through veggies. Does this include pumpkin and hemp seeds? They're supposed to be fairly high in zinc. Thanks for your video.

[@NootropicsExpert]

If there is any ways to measure how much zinc you are getting from pumpkin and hemp seeds that's great! The problem is our good supply is deficient in these nutrients in this modern era. No matter how good we eat. That's why we now have a multi-Billion dollar supplement industry. Which did not exist 50 years ago. Back then we did not need to supplement. Today we do.

[@19grand]

@@NootropicsExpert Yes. This is very true. One point I would add is that we cant survive on supplements alone. I hope the quality of our food can improve.

[@gitismita418]

What is the best time to take zinc? Are there any adverse effects of zinc if taken with magnesium, iron, omega3, vit A, vit D, vit k2, vit c?

[@NootropicsExpert]

Gitz, you should be taking all of these vitamins and minerals and there are no adverse effects if dosed correctly. Zinc 30 mg per day with 1.5 - 2.0 mg copper. Magnesium 400 mg before bed. DHA (Omega-3) 1,000 mg in the morning. The res any time of day. Or just use a high quality Multi like this one: bit.ly/3l9OalB

[@gitismita418]

@@NootropicsExpert thanks a lot for the reply. I m already taking these vitamins, except zinc. I will start it soon, but should I take zinc in the morning with vit c and iron, or at night with magnesium before sleeping?

[@NootropicsExpert]

@@gitismita418 zinc can be used any time of the day. You just need to keep your zinc levels adequate and steady. And not overdo it.

[@gitismita418]

@@NootropicsExpert thanks a lot for your help.

[@rickspalding3047]

I would think just about everyone is deficient in zinc and magnesium

[@markkolit1574]

If i drink zinc supplement i couldnt sleep at night...and have rashes on my body...

[@NootropicsExpert]

Mark, zinc is a regulator of sleep. Your reaction to it has got me baffled. Maybe someone reading this thread will have some idea why this happened to you.

[@gitismita418]

@mark - The quantity maybe the issue.. check on that

[@marvfromthecity]

Which brand are you using?