The Unique Benefits of Zinc: Dr. Berg Explains It's Vital Importance

Identifying early signs of zinc deficiency can help you prevent advanced problems related to a lack of zinc. Learn how.

The First Sign of Zinc Deficiency:

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0:00 Introduction: The importance of zinc
0:10 Zinc explained
0:32 Side effects of zinc deficiency
3:18 The most common sign of zinc deficiency
4:30 Zinc deficiency causes
5:20 The best sources of zinc
6:25 What does zinc do?
8:32 Learn more about the dark side of zinc!

Let’s talk about zinc. Zinc is involved in 300 different enzymes and over 1000 factors related to DNA.

Zinc is involved in your sleep cycles, cognitive function, and making neurotransmitters. Having low zinc increases your risk of diabetes.

Zinc also makes up an important group of antioxidants involved with your brain, heart, and muscles. It even helps reduce oxidative stress involved with the mitochondria.

Instead of masking a symptom related to zinc deficiency or any other health issue, it's crucial to get to the deeper problem to help prevent further concerns. Learning how to support a healthy body and avoid health issues or recognize the early stages of one is much more simple than trying to fight a health problem.

Side effects of advanced zinc deficiency can include:
• Loss of appetite
• Necrosis
• Ulcers
• Hypogonadism
• Low testosterone
• Thymus atrophy
• High cortisol
• Muscle loss

The organ that is most affected by zinc deficiency is the pancreas. The most common early sign of zinc deficiency is foul-smelling stool that floats.

Other early signs of zinc deficiency include:
• Shortness of breath upon exertion
• Cramping
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating

Top causes of zinc deficiency:
• Lack of zinc in the diet
• Malabsorption
• Inflammation in the gut
• Phytates or phytic acid (grains)
• Consuming sugar
• Diabetes
• Stress
• Drinking alcohol
• Infection

Foods rich in zinc:
1. Oysters
2. Crab
3. Other shellfish
4. Meats
5. Fish
6. Nuts

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and 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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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and 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 and it is not 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. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first 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 you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the early signs of zinc deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video.

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Watching Dr.Berg’s videos for last 3 months. Now I am 25 lbs less, feel much better.
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[madwez]

My dad has issues with the Prostate but 5 to 10 years before he started to lose hair, rashes on the skin, losing appetite, lack of vision, losing the capacity to smell, muscle weakness and he was a zinc deficient now i know but if i knew it then i could helped him to avoid having an hard time with the prostate after this symptoms. because it shows but people go and think its because of aging and that is not 100% fact.

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Great source of Zinc is in PUMPKIN SEEDS

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You helped me lose weight with keto and OMAD. Now, you are apparently helping me balance my nutrition. Thanks very much.

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[Cedric_Harris]

Fantastic video, and right on time. I was just taking my morning zinc and having my "4 to 5" eggs. I think I've found my sweet spot around 25mg/d. I get energy, clear skin, and an all around good feeling, without any negative side effects. I'm glad that you're putting this information out there. I feel like zinc deficiency is the number one nutritional crisis in America.

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Summary

Zinc deficiency leads to:
1.poor wound healing -creates ulcers in stomach, inflammation in gut
2. Hypogonadism-low testosterone
3.thymus atrophy
4.increase cortisol leads to paralysis of immune system, muscles loss
5.changes in sleep cycle
6.diabetes
7.increase oxidative stress
8.affect nerve conduction (component of neurotransmitters-dopamin, serotonin)
9.digestive problems

Zinc containing foods:
Oysters, crab, shellfish, meats, fish, nuts

Causes for the Zn deficiency,
1.mal nutrition
2.too much stress
3.alcohol

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Thank you Dr Berg. I’m a diehard fan of your work. May God continue to enlarge your coast beyond your wildest imagination. Thanks for all you do. We truly appreciate you.

[PauloGaetathe_original]

I think this was one of the most brilliant videos that you have ever produced. I was aware of the importance of Zinc but not in the details that you explained. I do try to have a balanced diet, many of the foods mentioned I do consume, I have also been taking Zinc supplements for a few years, but as you showed, the FDA doesn't allow you to say that it helps to prevent any disease, even though we all know the truth. Best wishes Dr Berg, it's just unbelievable how much I have been learning from your videos!

[DonDealio]

Thanks for the tip about the original book from Sun Tzu: The technology of war. I had no clue about that. But as with many great works, they tend to be diluted at best, and worst case they get manipulated.

Also, the reference to that book is very clever in the bigger picture. About what is happening in the world in relation to knowledge and advice about health, nutrition and medicine.

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I've list 25kgs in 6 months because of keto and omad. Thank you Dr Berg. Pre diabetic symptoms totally reversed one to note was the annoying fortnightly carbuncles/boils that I kept on getting for almost 3 years it was mentally frustrating. I'm forever grateful
I tested this keto and omad to prove it wrong and it worked. So many health benefits to this diet
I have more energy, I'm sharp at work, urination frequency now normal, no more cracks in feet, even toned skin and glowing skin, big nose shrunk the puffiness has gone, wounds quickly heal, nomore dry mouth, stress no longer consumer's my body, my blood pressure is normal from being borderline hypertensive, [I also started lugols iodine for adenomyosis and 3 year bleeding everyday, i think im seeing changes and using the salt protocal (referring to the iodine crisis)]

[lisahause]

This video is right up my alley! I stopped eating healthy carbs, sugar & all gluten products…ate more beef! Wow…amazing results! I got more zinc than ever before! I am feeling like a new person! Lost weight, sleeping better & more energy than ever! This is a great video…thank You, Mr. Dr. Eric Berg DC!!! 🤗👍🏻

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[TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

I love you "Art of War" reference! Thanks for another great video Dr Berg!

[cynthiaweber]

It is very true, rarely any doctor wants to work on prevention. Most doctors just treat the problems at the time of the appointment. It is just adding a small bandaid to a big cut.

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Thank you so much. Your advices are life changing doctor. Been following your videos and teaching for a long time and this has really made my life better.