Zinc

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Zinc Gluconate

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November 6, 2010

Pros:

cheap
easily obtainable
improves immunity
controls sebum 50 percent-- the most
definitely improved growth of nails
Natural
No side effects!( in the right dose)
produced vivid dreams

Cons:

it should be taken with food...
or else an upset stomach will occur
(pls heed experiences of other reviewees. this is normal which should not be a reason to be afraid of)


a safe dose of uptp 150 mg is allowed per day
average dose should be between 30-60 mg

(much more highly reccomended for men/boys) Men should take this supplement more since it is easily depleted through "personal activities". It seems to be regulating sebum as i noticed less clogged pores. I also less allergies such as allergic rhinitis. For acne---it improved healing time by half sebum production-- it cut production in half producing a more thinner consistency Skin--- gives off a slight glow... and healing of skin allergies and itchiness/dryness Body/ Muscles--- i noticed improved muscle tone reproductive organ-- improved erection Semen-- increased volume and consistency I tested Zinc in the form of Zinc picolinate with 2 mg of copper... i believe the right form should be taken, as not all is absorbed well. 6o mg daily taken with food ( i timed it when i ate meat for better absorption) This is best taken in combination with other therapies as it provides 40-50% improvement.. I highly recommend taking this as a daily supplement moreso for males in their teens/adult males and with HORMONAL ACNE..
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January 28, 2010

Pros:

Smoother skin, dries out pimples, smaller pores, less oily skin.

Cons:

None so far.

I've been taking 50mg of zinc chelated for almost a year now; i bought it from the GNC store in the Philippines, it cost me about Php 400 thats more/less $8.00; i have never had any side effects or negative reactions using the product. Give it days or a week and you'll see that your skin will be a lot softer and smoother. This is the only mineral together with vitamin c that helps to get rid of my pimples. Please try it and I assure you that you will not regret using it.
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March 11, 2011

Pros:

WORKS ON ALL TYPE OF ACNE

Cons:

Nausea...i threw up once while in a drive threw...lol TAKE WITH FOOD NOT ON EMPTY STOMACH...

it works. maybe not like in a day or two but like 2 weeks to a month and its totally worth the wait -take with food -do not exceed 100 -take at least 30 mg -take opti zinc or chelated gluconate -zinc oxide is usually used topically but orally is more effective -zinc inhibits the enzyme (enzyme 5α-reductase) that converts testosterone to DHT (DHT causes acne not testosterone.) -when you cry prolactin is increased.. prolactin increases production of that DHT enzyme.... for reals peeps...believe me out of anything its your best acne fighter... -DO NOT TAKE THE CHEAP KIND...WALMART BRAND IS A WASTE GO TO VITAMIN SHOPPE OR YOUR LOCAL HEALTH FOOD STORE OR YOU ARE JUST WASTING YOUR MONEY... -to test if your zinc is truly good quality take on empty stomach, if no nausea, your zinc is a rip off...
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July 19, 2011

Pros:

clear skin
even skin tone

Cons:

too much (100mg+) can interfere with copper absorption

LOVE IT! I'm 26 and have tried everything from expensive chemical peels, Obagi skin care products, Retin-A, micro derm, etc and nothing has cleared up my skin like Zinc. Just a few weeks ago my skin was so bad that I didn't want to go to work because I was so embarrassed that at 26 I was breaking out like a 14 year old. Now, 3 weeks after taking a daily Zinc tablet, I have clear skin! I never dreamed 3 weeks ago that I would have clear skin just by taking Zinc. It was kind of a last resort and a "why not" approach.... but, it actually worked!!! Skip the dermatologist appointments and give Zinc a try. At least give it 30 days, it WILL WORK! I use Nature's Gate Organics Zinc 30mg. The first 2 weeks I took 1 pill in the morning, one at night. Then on the 3rd week, I cut it back to 1 pill in the morning (after breakfast - always take soon after eating).
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March 23, 2011

Pros:

less acne
a natural way to cure acne

Cons:

the chance of overdose

For two months now, I've been taking 50 MG of zinc each day. I take my zinc in the form of a 30MG tablet, a multi vitamin and some mints that contain 6.8 MG zinc each. I also take fish oil liquid called Tran (I live in Norway and we live off of that stuff here). I've seen incredible results after suffering from years and years of adult acne; I'm 28 years old. My dermatologist tested my zinc levels and found out that they were abnormally low. I wish I had known about this before. First, I tried to incorporate more zinc in my diet, but that didn't work. The only thing that has worked has been the zinc supplements. MY SKIN IS SOOOO MUCH BETTER. The only question, I have is how much zinc is too much. I'm worried about taking too much and haven't been able to find any info on how much zinc I should be taking in the form of supplements each day.
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June 27, 2012

Pros:

it works for me, only been taking for a week, acne not clear, but dramatically reduced.

Cons:

none so far

i'm 40 years old and have suffered hormonal acne since mid teens, i have tried loads of skincare, pills, herbal remedies, and decided enough was enough, my next stop was to ask the dr for help....but before i did, something caught my eye about zinc for acne, so i bought some zinc tablets (10mg) from chemist and starting taking them just one week ago....and for the first time in over 20 years i finally see a difference!! i usually flare up 5 days before a period, especially around my jawline/temples/neck, and i always have big red (and small red) spots on my chest and back, my face can be spot free for a couple of days before the cycle begins again, altho my back and chest are never spot free.... i am anemic, so i take iron (ferrous sulphate prescription) daily, along with vit E, calcium and vit D, evening primrose and a B complex tablet (as i'm a veggie) every day,....also as i take iron, i take my tablet with a vit C drink...(which they gave me when i was in hospital as it helps absorb the iron) please note this if you find you are anemic....tea and coffee depletes iron, so best taken with fresh orange juice or vit c drink..... anyway....i am 1 day away from a period and my face and neck is completely clear....but the biggest change has been on my back and chest....yes i still have some tiny pink dots...but no great big bumpy spots...and as far my back!!!!...wow...i noticed the other day that my back felt different...then i realised its cos it didn;t feel like a pebble dashed building....it felt smooth!...i got my daughters to take photos so i could see...and although there is the odd small spot...probably about 15....it is no where near what its been for the past 25 years.i probably had over 100 spots on my back and shoulders.....i couldn;t believe this was as a result of taking zinc, so i googled and came accross this site...i just had to register and share my experience....this has been such a quick result....and i will review again after
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May 25, 2011

Pros:

Gets rid of acne
Makes skin less oily
Makes bumps go away about 85%
Works Quickly

Cons:

Nothing--But apparently it makes some people sick to their stomach but not me.

I have been taking this for almost 2 weeks now and I noticed it working within 3 days. It definitely helps acne scars and acne disappear about at least 85%. I haven't seen any new acne appear ever since taking it.
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April 12, 2012

Pros:

Works
Boosts Immunity
Made skin soft
Clearer overall complexion
Reduces scarring
Works QUICKLY
Healthy and natural
CHEAP

Cons:

(apparently naseau, though I didn't experience that symptom myself.)

I'm 22 and I've had acne since I was 14 or so. It has gotten worse and worse throughout the years, and over the past 2 years, started scarring my face. I was getting ready to spend a lot of money that I don't really have to see a dermatologist and go on accutane (which has a lot of bad side effects, I hear) Here's a list of some of the things I've tried. I've tried nearly everything: Prescription topical benzoyl peroxide Clean and Clear Neutrogena Proactive (multiple times) Murad St. Ives Almay Mary Kay and many MANY more that i just can't remember. I've also tried almost every home remedy such as eggs, and so on. Egg yokes did make my skin softer for a short period of time but didn't help acne. I started taking zinc last Thursday after reading all of the great reviews on this website. Since everyone talked about having naseau, I only took zinc after I had ate a really good meal. I never experienced any naseau that way, so I highly recommend to just go by the reviews and don't risk getting sick! After 4 days my acne had cleared up by about 80%. I was in disbelief! I wanted to wait a full week before writing a review though. Now my acne has cleared up 95%!!!!! I still have some red marks from zits that I had last week, and I had one new zit on my cheek this morning, but that is it. Which is a miracle because last week I had about 20 (noticeable) zits, and about a million whiteheads and blackheads. Zinc really is the only thing that has worked for me. Ever. I wish I would have known about this 5 years ago. I take 50mg a day, one day I was getting a little anxious and took 50mg in the morning and 25 at night. Both after eating and I didn't have any bad side effects. I've also noticed nice improvements even besides the acne going away. My complexion looks clearer, as a whole. Even with a zit or two, my skin looks very pretty and clear, like the zits don't even matter! My skin is also a lot smoother, wh
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April 5, 2011

Pros:

Noticeably clearer skin
Worked quickly on me

Cons:

Can be toxic if you take more than 100mg/day

I've only been taking zinc supplements for about 5 days now but have already noticed a huge difference in my number of breakouts. Two. Only two new breakouts in 5 days. I normally get two new breakouts a day! I haven't changed anything else: diet is the same, regimen is the same, all other supplements are the same. I've only added zinc and I'm so impressed. It's only been 5 days so I will review again in another week (or month). I have tried everything including every dermatologist prescribed topical cream out there, antibiotics, and two different treatments of acutance. I have high hopes for zinc with regards to my skin!
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January 20, 2010

Pros:

cleared up my skin, less dull, smoother...

Cons:

nothing, eat with a meal so you don't have an upset stomach

i take 100-150mg (ya ya it's over the limit :P ) but it works! my skin was really clear then i start getting a few zits on my forehead and stuff, took the zinc with some fish oil pills and boom within a week all my zits were almost gone and the ones that remain are really small and not even noticable really...
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