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Jan 2020
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The Amazing Zinc: Part 3

DR. ERIC BERG
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 Zinc is very important for prostate health, testosterone health and sperm viability. 


Prostate

• Out of all the tissues, the prostate has the highest concentration of zinc. 

• Having a deficiency of zinc could develop a condition called hypogonadism (Small testicles). 

• Zinc is needed to make testosterone. 

• The sperm is rich in zinc. 


Insulin

• Zinc is stored with insulin (Production – Secretion – Storage)

• Low in zinc: People with pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency. 


Immune System

• Mast cells or cells that are involved with histamine needs zinc as its main minerals. 

• Zinc is a natural antibiotic and a natural anti-inflammatory. 

• Zinc can inhibit certain viruses. 

• Zinc can decrease the time of having a common cold. 


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Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning.

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