Zinc Pills - Zinc Plus

Zinc Plus

Zinc (Zinc) tablets, a common example of which is known in Iran as Zinc Plus, is a dietary supplement that contains the element zinc and some vitamins such as groups B and C.

According to various researches and reports, more than 75% of people in the world suffer from zinc deficiency and one of the reasons that many people today suffer from hair loss, skin problems, nails, etc. is the lack of zinc in the body.

Zinc Pills (Zinc Plus) can be a good dietary supplement to compensate for zinc deficiency, various examples of Zinc Plus (Zinc Pills) can be found in the Iranian market. For example, Zinc Plus tablets of Euro Vital, which are made in Germany, are available in doses of 5 and 10 mg with vitamins B and C in the form of soft gels, capsules and syrups. There are other brands of zinc supplements in pharmacies. Which are almost all the same in terms of quality.

Your doctor will determine which zinc pill to take, for how long, and how much, based on the results of blood tests. Remember that just as a lack of minerals causes problems in the body, too much of them can cause metabolic disorders and cause serious problems, so I strongly recommend that you consult your doctor before taking any dietary supplement or medication. Consult an expert.


What is the function and role of zinc in the body?

Zinc is one of the most important and essential elements that plays very important and vital roles in the human body. More than 100 enzymes and hormones are needed for secretion and activation.

Immune system: Zinc is essential for the functioning of the immune system and helps produce white blood cells (WBCs), which play the role of defense soldiers in the body against viruses, bacteria and pathogens, so one Symptoms of deficiency include a weakened immune system and recurrent viral and infectious diseases such as colds.


Protein production: Everything that is made of protein in the body needs zinc, this includes most of the body's cells such as DNA and RNA, enzymes, many hormones including sex hormones, symptoms of zinc deficiency in men Decreased libido and semen volume can also be noted, also in case of deficiency on digestive enzymes are not produced enough and digestive problems such as bloating and gastric reflux occur.

Production of collagen and creatine: Most of the skin is made of a protein called collagen and as mentioned, zinc is used to produce a variety of proteins, so to have healthy and fresh skin, it is necessary to get enough zinc through your diet. Or take it as a dietary supplement (Zinc Plus, Zinc Pills).

Hair is also made of a protein called creatine, hair loss, thinning hair can be directly related to zinc deficiency in the body.


Visual system: There is a high concentration of zinc in the eyes and it is necessary for the activity of the visual system and maintaining the health of its various parts, including the cornea, etc. Many studies show that older people who take enough zinc, selenium, vitamin A and E supplements are up to 60% less likely to develop problems such as cataracts.

Food metabolism: Zinc with other nutrients such as magnesium and B vitamins help to produce digestive enzymes, digest and absorb food and convert them into energy, which is called food metabolism.

Coping with stress: Another role is to help the adrenal glands to function and produce hormones, one of the dozens of functions of the adrenal glands is to control and respond to stress, during stress the body consumes large amounts of zinc, magnesium, vitamins Pays B5, S, B1 and B6. Another symptom of deficiency is a lack of stress control.

If for any reason you are under stress, both physical and mental, due to your living and working conditions, you will need to consume more of the mentioned nutrients to have enough health and energy.

Zinc also plays many other functions and roles in the human body, which were mentioned only in this article.


Amount of daily body needs to:

Adult women need 5 to 8 mg daily, adult men 8 to 11 mg and children 2 to 5 mg of zinc.

Pregnancy, exercise, stress and chronic illness increase the body's need for zinc.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency in the body:

Weak immune system and recurrent infectious and viral diseases

Delay in wound healing

Pimples and acne, itching and skin allergies

Hair loss and thinning hair

Impotence in men

Loss of appetite, sense of smell and taste

Weakness and lack of energy

White spots under the nails

Developmental delay in children and adolescents

Food sources containing zinc:

The best sources of zinc include beef and veal, peanuts, sesame seeds, seafood such as shrimp, fish and shellfish, pumpkin seeds and to a lesser extent zinc found in eggs, spinach, peas and mushrooms.

Zinc supplements:

As mentioned, Zinc Plus (Zinc Pills) is a common zinc supplement in Iran, its syrup is for children who have difficulty swallowing pills and its pills are suitable for adults.
Note that long-term use or high doses of zinc supplements disrupt the absorption of copper and deplete its reserves in the body, which causes serious problems such as anemia, weakness, hair loss and so on.

The dose and duration of zinc supplementation should be determined by your doctor.