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The jury is still out on these potential
benefits
Whether zinc can help reduce the length
of time you suffer with the annoying symptoms
of the common cold.
Too
much may be risky
High
doses can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased
absorption of calcium, fever, elevated white
blood cell count, loss of heart muscle,
exhaustion, and dizziness, to name a few
side effects. Regular intake of doses even
a little above the RDA can lower your body's
copper content.High doses over time have
also been shown to lower the heart-friendly
HDL cholesterol. Consuming supplements over
0.0 15 gms daily are not recommended without
the advice and guidance of your doctor.
Top
five zinc-rich foods
Yogurt, plain, nonfat, 8 oz
Sunflower seeds (kernels), dry roasted,
1 oz
Lentils, 1/2 cup, boiled
Green peas, frozen,1/2 cup, cooked
Spinach, 1/2 cup, boiled
Quick
tips to clinch your needs
Try a breakfast yogurt parfait of fresh
fruit, yogurt , and cereal. Getting tired
of tuna?Try opening a can of crab meat and
mix it with light mayo for a yummy pita
pocket lunch. Don't forget the tossed salad
with some sunflower seed kernels tossed
in for crunch.Bake turkey thighs or legs
along with a potato and serve with steamed
spinach for a dinner.
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