Hey guys, Dr Axe here from draxe.com. Today, I'm going to share with you the five
warning signs that you're zinc deficient. Zinc deficiency is something that's very common
and can cause a number of health issues. Let me say this as well, I estimate about
75% of people out there today are deficient in zinc. Here are the five warning signs that you are
zinc deficient. Also at the end of this video I'll talk about
my top five zinc-rich foods you should be getting in and what to look for in a zinc
supplement. Number one warning sign that you have a zinc
deficiency is if you're immune compromised. If you tend to get sick frequently, if you
have immune system issues, if you've ever come down with any sort of chronic allergies
or anything like that, that's a big warning sign that you are zinc deficient. So again, if you're immune compromised, if
you get sick often or you're always that person that gets sick, that is a major warning sign. Also, if you've had any other disease related
to immunodeficiency, that's a warning sign you're zinc deficient. Number two warning sign you're zinc deficient
is if you have leaky gut. Leaky gut is a condition where proteins can
leak through the gut and cause systemic inflammation, and that's also relate to food allergies,
thyroid problems, adrenal fatigue. But number two warning sign that you are zinc
deficient is if you have leaky gut and you have malabsorption, you're not digesting your
nutrients well. Number three warning sign you're zinc deficient
is if you struggle with diarrhea, if you ever have loose stools. That's where, again, your stools aren't firmly
formed in the toilet. That's a big warning sign that you're zinc
deficient. Also if you have inflammatory bowel disease,
like irritable bowel syndrome, any of those issues whatsoever, even gas and bloating. Those are warning signs you are zinc deficient. Number four warning sign is thinning hair
or losing your hair. If you have thin hair or are losing your hair,
zinc is an essential mineral that really supports thicker hair growth and also just supports
your body growing and repairing and healing. Number five warning sign you're zinc deficient
is you have any sort of inflammatory skin issue, especially acne, eczema, dermatitis,
or psoriasis. All of those are warning signs that you are
zinc deficient. There are other warning signs, but I want
to talk about what people are most deficient in zinc and what causes a zinc deficiency. One of the biggest things that causes a zinc
deficiency is high levels of emotional stress. If you are emotionally stressed out, over
time your body has to utilize zinc and that mineral to heal and repair the body, to repair
the brain, to repair the skin, to repair your organs. Zinc is a reparative mineral that actually
is even critical for protein synthesis and utilization in your body. So if you have had, let's say, a loss in the
family or a very stressful job, and you're not sleeping enough, any of those things,
that is a big cause of zinc deficiency. The second most common cause of zinc deficiency
is over exercise. Triathletes, marathon runners, and CrossFit
athletes are some of the people that are most susceptible to a zinc deficiency. So again, if you work out a lot and maybe
even have overworked out in the past that can cause zinc deficiency. The third most common reason you're zinc deficient
is if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Obviously when you're eating for two that
can cause mineral deficiencies, and so again, that can cause a zinc deficiency. Last but not least, typically aging women
or elderly, they tend to have malabsorption, so they don't absorb zinc well, so they tend
to have a zinc deficiency as something that can happen. So if you're going to get more zinc in your
diet, a few things need to happen. The number one thing you need to do is consume
more zinc-rich foods. Some of the best zinc-rich include, number
one, pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are very high in zinc. Also, oysters are high in zinc. Another great form of zinc is going to be
grass-fed beef, is going to have some zinc in it. Then sprouted nuts and seeds, chia seeds,
flax seeds, even almonds, getting some seeds in your diet, and then peas are also a good
form of zinc. So getting some green peas in your diet can
also increase those zinc levels. Last but not least, you need probiotics as
well. Probiotics, taking a good quality probiotic
supplement and consuming probiotic rich foods like kefir and fermented vegetables like sauerkraut
increase your absorption and digestion of zinc. Remember that it's not just what you eat,
it's what you digest. So again, getting more probiotic rich foods
in your diet and supplements can actually improve your overall zinc absorption. So again, remember, the biggest warning signs
you have a zinc deficiency are immune issues, leaky gut, bowel issues, like diarrhea, thinning
or losing your hair as well as inflammatory skin issues like acne. Those are warning signs you have a zinc deficiency. If you want to learn more natural cures and
ways to improve your zinc, hey, check out draxe.com. You can find more information. Also you can subscribe here to this YouTube
channel. I am every week putting out the latest and
most cutting edge information about vitamins, nutrients, and herbal remedies to heal your
body naturally. Hey guys, thanks for watching this video on
zinc deficiency symptoms with me, Dr Axe.
