⏩ Get informed first, then supplement: Feel free to take a look at my guides https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically correct I'll name a few keywords and maybe they'll be relevant to you: testosterone, fertility, immune system, colds, wounds, skin problems. Right at the beginning I'll give you 4 facts about zinc, which I go into in more detail in the video: 1. without enough zinc our immune system doesn't work properly 2. zinc deficiency is rare in Germany, most people have an adequate supply 3. therefore it is not necessary to supplement zinc in most cases. 4. vegans and vegetarians should be careful about zinc deficiency because they often consume a lot of phytate and the body therefore absorbs too little zinc. But there are other groups of people who need to be careful. More on this in this video. What is zinc? Zinc is a so-called essential trace element, which means that it is vital for us and cannot be produced by the body itself. In order to avoid a deficiency, we must therefore take it in through food. Zinc is involved in various bodily processes and has many functions. For example, it is a component of numerous enzymes, is involved in many metabolic processes and hormone reactions, and in cell growth. Zinc is important for the formation of testosterone, which means that the substance also influences fertility and sperm quality. It is therefore particularly important for men. What happens if you have a zinc deficiency? First of all, I have to say that you do not immediately have a zinc deficiency if you do not consume enough of it for 2 or 3 days. And in Germany, zinc deficiency is quite rare. However, our bodies cannot produce zinc themselves and do not have large stores like vitamin B12, which is why the substance is only stored for a short time and in small amounts of around 2 mg. If a zinc deficiency does occur, it causes a whole range of problems, e.g. problems with hair loss, your skin or your immune system. Causes of zinc deficiency: In most cases, zinc deficiency is due to malnutrition, where too little zinc is simply absorbed. It can also be that the body can no longer utilize zinc well. This is often the case when zinc absorption and utilization is impaired by chronic inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease. And did you know that substances such as calcium can also cause zinc absorption to be impaired? Minerals such as calcium, iron or copper can impair zinc absorption if you consume significantly too much of them over the long term, e.g. through supplements. Can I consume too much zinc? But too much zinc can also cause problems. If you consume a little more zinc now and then, that is generally not a problem. However, you should be concerned if you consume a lot of zinc over the long term, e.g. through dietary supplements. If you have a relatively low copper intake at the same time, too much zinc can reduce copper absorption in the body. This is important for you to know because copper is part of iron metabolism. If you permanently have too little copper, your iron metabolism no longer functions properly and anemia can occur ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics relating to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Is there an optimal body weight?: https://bit.ly/Körpergewicht_Video BCAA - Do BCAAs help build muscle? https://bit.ly/BCAA_Video Too much protein - watch out!: https://bit.ly/zuvielEiweiß_Video The best protein sources - plant-based vs animal-based protein sources: https://bit.ly/BestenEiweißquellen_Video Fat burners from the fridge: https://bit.ly/Fatburner_Video ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when it comes to medication, it is important to consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded. Facebook & Instagram icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com