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or short term zinc deficiency?

Posted by qqqsimmons on April 21, 2008, at 22:59:16

In reply to garlic side effects? stomach/candida concern, posted by qqqsimmons on April 21, 2008, at 19:45:29

"Reduced appetite is one of the first zinc deficiency signs observed in animals. In rats, zinc deficiency often reduces feed intake by 30%, and force-feeding the deficient rats rapidly induces illness. ODell and Reeves (1989) showed that changes in appetite are associated with changes in the concentrations of amino acid derived neurotransmitters in the brain. Zinc-deficient rats change their dietary preferences, avoiding carbohydrates and seeking protein and fat (Kennedy et al., 1998). Key enzymes required for carbohydrate metabolism may be lacking because the zinc dependent messenger RNA needed to synthesize these enzymes has reduced expression. The rate at which zinc- deficient rats respond to zinc supplementation is amazing. Chester and Quarterman (1970) showed that the rate of food intake increased within 1-2 hours of zinc supplementation. "


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