Zinc is an essential mineral involved in over 200 enzymatic reactions. Science shows it may help support hormonal health in men.
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References:
Prasad, A. S., Mantzoros, C. S., Beck, F. W. J., Hess, J. W. & Brewer, G. J. Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults. Nutrition 12, 344–348 (1996).
Santos, H. O. & Teixeira, F. J. Use of medicinal doses of zinc as a safe and efficient coadjutant in the treatment of male hypogonadism. Aging Male 23, 669–678 (2020).
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00:30 Zinc supplementation can increase Testosterone levels.
01:55 Zinc is an essential nutrient that plays many roles.
02:10 Testosterone is an androgen that plays many roles.
02:35 Zinc deficiency leads to structural changes within testicles and impairs testosterone synthesis.
04:00 The conversion of testosterone to its active form requires 5 alpha reductase, which is dependent upon zinc.
04:30 Zinc deficiency may lead to decreased male hormone receptor activity.
05:30 Mike recommends zinc bisglycinate chelate bound to glycine.
07:30 Zinc is lost in sweat and ejaculate.
09:30 Consider your zinc-copper ratio.
09:58 Low testosterone increases risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, cerebral vascular disease, insulin resistance, and increased belly fat.
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