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Topic: Zinc Question

doopideedoo
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I've read that white spots on your nails are an indicator of zinc deficiency. How accurate of a marker is this?

I've been taking 100mg of elemental zinc in the form of zinc picolinate for quite some time now and I STILL have the white spots.

However, I have fewer of them now then I did before I started taking the zinc, so there does seem to be some connection.

I was just wondering how accurate of an indicator it is, because if it is, then it would seem to suggest that I need even more zinc than I'm taking.

But I'm bit hesitant about taking more since 100mg is already a high dose by medical literature standards. Any HPU/KPU experts in the house?

Thanks!

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joalo
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Up for input.

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Sick since January 1985. Misdiagnosed for 20 years. Tested CDC positive October 2005. Treating since April 2006.

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doopideedoo
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quote:
Originally posted by joalo:
Up for input.

You're a kind soul joalo for bumping all these unanswered threads!

[Smile]

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doopideedoo
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Is it a stupid question or is it just that no one knows?

Anyone know where I can find an answer?

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Annelet
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Its an indication that Zinc deficiency might be a problem.
Check out the information on KPU
http://www.betterhealthguy.com/joomla/images/stories/PDF/kpu_klinghardt_explore_18-6.pdf

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