Zinc Effects on Your Respiratory System

Zinc can have some pretty major effects on your respiratory system. Here’s what you really need to know. 

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Timestamps
0:13 Zinc deficiencies— duration of lung infection 
0:20 Zinc deficiencies—decreased T cell function 
1:27 Zinc deficiencies—increased cytokines
2:05 Zinc deficiencies—increased risk of lung infections
2:10 Zinc deficiencies—COPD
2:19 Zinc deficiencies—Increased risk for ARDS, upper respiratory infections, and lower respiratory infections
2:33 Zinc deficiencies—Ventilator-induced injury 
3:24 What to know about a zinc deficiency 

Today we’re going to talk about the effects of zinc on your respiratory system. There is a significant connection between zinc, the immune system, and especially your lungs. 

Potential situations that could occur if you’re deficient in zinc:

• Increased duration of lung infections 
• Diminished T cell function
• Increased cytokines
• Increased risk of lung infections
• People with conditions like COPD are typically deficient in zinc
• Increased risk for ARDS, upper respiratory infections, and lower respiratory infections
• Increased susceptibility of the lungs to ventilator-induced injury 

If you have a lung infection, your body is going to be using so much zinc that chances are you could become deficient. The infection itself can cause a depletion of zinc, and then you lose more of the ability to fight the infection. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
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, and 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.

Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand the effects of zinc on your respiratory system.

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[gamalielallen]

Thank you Dr. Berg. I have COPD? Asthma, extreme coughing, shortness of breath, put on oxygen 2 months ago after being hospitalized for 5 days. After watching your video on Respiratory, I had close my mouth with my hand! My daughter referred me to this video. Long story short, I had the Vitamin D-3 125mg(5000IU) I took the D3 20, 000IU's that evening and by the next afternoon my breathing was not as terrifing, day 3 I was coughing up clear sputum, walking further. I called my doctor and let her know what I was taking, because I didn't want the steroids meds. It has been on a week and two days since I started the Vitamin D regimen, I did skip a couple of days to 2 or 3, tabs. My breathing has improved to where I was able to walk through two large stores. I could go on!! You are a TRUE BLESSING🙏 I'm using your KETO video also and anything else. I believe it is helping my rare eye disease I was diagnosed with OCP🤔 💗💗👍🏼

[jennifergranati]

Dr Berg for Nobel Peace prize ... he has brought peace of mind to millions of people ⭐️⚡️✨☀️🌟💥💫💕

[cricket]

Why doesn't the Main Stream Media talk about building up our immune system?

[OverlyCautiousFun]

Another one out of the park, Dr Berg! You da man! Mom always said to use Zinc to heal from a cold. RIP Mom you were right :)

[Nasreddiin]

I never feel loosing my time watching the videos of Dr Berg. Always instructive and realistic. Thanks a lot sir ...

[paeade]

We really need to discuss Zinc in context with Copper and Iron. Excess iron is the bad guy in the Three Amigos Copper Zinc and iron. When unbound iron is high it can cause gut issues that also cause poor digestion of minerals. And if a fast oxidizer, low copper and zinc, but then iron overwhelms the copper and zinc. Most people, 80% are slow oxidizers. Even though they tend to have higher mineral levels, they tend to have high bio unavailable copper and with high iron have lower zinc. This makes the Slow or the Fast Oxidizers susceptible to viruses. Copper and zinc are similar to a teeter totter, when one is high, the other is low. Then we have those with high hidden copper that is identified by mineral ratios. So discussing zinc is quite complicated without thinking about Copper and Iron. Please address this complex issue further. Also focus more on bioavailable Copper! Thanks

[kylefer]

Thank you for this. I have been spreading the word about Zinc for a few weeks now, yesterday in particular I had someone who doubted me, sending them this.

[ppavithra]

Sir u should be recognised world wide..am from India..ur explanation and exact mechanisms for each n every health conditions is superb..ur concepts are enough to crack medical exams.. and u r actually conveying good messages all over the world..simply superb🎉

[eaglegummybears]

You are a fantastic doctor may Allah bless you and your family

[deborahanderson]

Good morning doctor! I hurried up and opened this morning diagnoses! I adore you ❤️

[JNambio]

I watched all of the ads in this vid to support you Dr. Berg, hope the others do the same so that you can keep on doing informative videos like this. More power Dr. Berg!

[devillarratt]

Every flu I've had in the last 10 years felt like I was in a car crash, and was always followed by a week or two of chest infection. Right now my wife and I have recovered from a month long flu (maybe covid19) that was very minor, every time I took zinc my symptoms (chest tightness, coughing, fluid) seemed to improve a lot for the next 12-16 hours.

[prettyprudent]

Gosh. I love these early videos. and I haven’t been to sleep yet!

[DebbiePeet]

Thank you Dr. Berg I'm going to show this to my son who has COPD! God Bless You and Your Family Dr. Berg FOREVER AMEN🙇‍♀️✝️🙏

[maxibake]

Excellent advice. So glad I ordered Zinc weeks ago. Thank you muchly for sharing this important information with us all. Take care & stay safe too everybody. 😷❤🙂🐶

[sanalpathiyil]

Hello Doc, Could you please do a video on Ayurvedic Supplements like Ashwagandha and others? Thanks for your videos from Germany..

[BabyRage]

Zinc has got to be Dr. Berg’s favorite trace mineral!

Or is it selenium?

[ssoth]

I love your videos in the the time of this "covid-19" crisis. Please keep the facts coming. I love how you get people to read between the lines. Outstanding work Dr. Berg. 👍🙏

[eileenfb]

We didn't get to see what video you want us to check out next. As you pointed to it other boxes opened in front of it showing other videos of yours. And you didn't say the name. This was a good video - so straightforward and surely anyone would understand it.