(credits: Dr Eric Berg DC) A zinc deficiency can make your life a living hell! In this video, we'll talk about the importance of zinc for immune support and some of the causes and symptoms of zinc deficiency. Learn to spot the 7 warning signs of low zinc.

0:00 Introduction: Zinc deficiency warning signs
0:15 Zinc benefits
1:13 7 zinc deficiency symptoms
3:19 The deadliest sign of a zinc deficiency
5:06 Professor Greg Fahy
6:15 Thymus gland research
6:56 What causes zinc deficiency?

DATA:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8582782/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8582786/

Zinc is the 3rd most important nutrient and is involved with over 200 different enzymes.

Zinc allows you to make glutathione, the most powerful antioxidant. It’s highly concentrated in the prostate and helps make sperm and testosterone. Zinc is in the part of the pancreas that produces insulin, and it is also in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory. Zinc is vital for wound healing, decreasing gastritis, generating collagen, and hair regrowth.

Here are 7 common zinc deficiency symptoms:
1. Night blindness
2. Low testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone
3. Diarrhea
4. Acne
5. Alopecia
6. Cataracts
7. Thymus gland shrinkage

The thymus is the most important immune gland. It makes the T cells that control and coordinate every aspect of your immune system. T cells help to kill infection and cancer and help prevent autoimmune diseases.

Professor Greg Fahy has conducted fascinating research about the anti-aging possibilities that can occur when you restore the thymus gland. If you can regenerate the thymus gland, you may be able to increase your lifespan by decreasing the risk of cancer and infections.

In a rat study, a thymus from a younger rat was transplanted into an older rat. The rat experienced an increased lifespan and regrowth of the thymus. Rats given zinc had fully recovered thymus function and improved immune function.

Zinc deficiency can be caused by the following:
• Aging
• Gut issues
• Vegan/vegetarian diets
• Alcohol
• Sugar
• Chronic stress
• Medications

When you take zinc, you should also take copper. Thymus extract can also be beneficial to the thymus gland.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, 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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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 increases your awareness about the importance of zinc. I’ll see you in the next video.