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[Maximus Decimus Merideous]

So iv been taking two 30mg pills of zinc monothionine a day (60 a day). They are each supplemented with 300mcg of copper.

I have heard that women should not take zinc for a long time because it builds up. I have also heard that it is okay for males to take 30-60 mg a day because they use up zinc quickly. Is this true? Does anybody know if it ssafe of dangerous for a male to take 30-60 mg of zinc for a long period of time. Any info would be mucho appreciated!

[Jaerid]

Dude, you're totally fine. Just don't go over 100. That isn't to suggest that anyone should actually use 100 because that's the tolerable limit. Stay at 60, you're all good.

Edited by Mirrfiak, 07 December 2010 - 08:46 PM.

[Maximus Decimus Merideous]

Thanks for the reply. You think even long term it won't be a problem

[Jaerid]

Long term long term, 50.

[Alex_09]

I have been taking 50mg (started with 100mg for several weeks) for over a year. have had no problems.

[chunkylard]

Too much zinc can be really bad for your bones and electrolyte balance because anything over 50mg of Zinc tends to bind to calcium and magnesiums so it will leach them from your bones.

That's why many Zinc supplements also have some Calcium and Magnesium to make up for the loss.

I would say don't go over 50mg just to be safe. You're right about zinc building up over time. You don't need 60 mg a day. That's why things such as Vitamin B12 deficiencies take YEARS before anything starts to happen (our bodies store it and it builds up, combined with the fact that we need very little of it.)

Edited by chunkylard, 07 December 2010 - 10:31 PM.

[Timehealsall]

tell me how the zinc works out for you. I need to try that shit myself

[Maldition]

I have been taking 50mg (started with 100mg for several weeks) for over a year. have had no problems.

To much zinc inhibits copper and iron.

less copper :anemia

less iron: anemia.

Edited by Maldition, 09 December 2010 - 08:43 AM.