One supplement for all health-related problems

Healthylife Pharmacy9 June 2021|4 min read

Wouldn’t it be good if there was just one supplement you could take which helped all your ailments? Unfortunately, being able to prescribe just one product… a magic pill, which offers symptom relief and helps resolve health disorders, is not often possible. But there are a few supplements which may come close. Zinc is a mineral which facilitates countless actions in the body and can be the catalyst needed to achieve positive results. Turmeric has many scientifically-proven health benefits and Panax ginseng is an adaptogenic herb which exerts a normalizing effect onto body processes.

Who can benefit from zinc supplementation?

Due to its wide range of essential functions many people can benefit from zinc for support in numerous areas of health. People with certain diseases and disorders can be at risk of suboptimal zinc levels. These can include infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal issues and those with cancer. Think of supplementing with zinc for:

  • Immunity
  • Antiaging
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Digestive disorders
  • Oral health
  • Sleep
  • Vison
  • Adolescent health
  • Male health
  • Hair, skin and nails
  • Obesity, diabetes and metabolic conditions
  • Memory

Supporting immunity 

Zinc provides supports for the development and function of the immune system.

It can help prevent pathogenic invasion by providing integrity to natural tissue barriers - such as the lining inside the nasal and respiratory passages, gastrointestinal mucosa and the external skin.  Zinc supports the mechanisms needed to clear mucous which also reduces the risk of secondary bacterial infection. Zinc offers antiviral activity, directly preventing viruses from replicating and thus is useful as a preventative nutrient.

Zinc offers support when immunity is compromised – allergies, frequent viral infections (colds, herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus for example) and poor wound healing. 

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Zinc offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity helping to prevent DNA oxadive damage – important in the prevention of aging and associated disorders. It has been found to help in the prevention of macular degenerative diseases.

Skin disorders 

Eczema, psoriasis, slow healing infections, acne. Zinc supports the integrity of skin barrier function and can help prevent and resolve bacterial infection.

Digestive disorders 

Food sensitivities, leaky gut symptoms, poor digestion (burping, flatulence), IBS/IBD, oral health (mouth ulcers, periodontal diseases, oral health). Zinc plays important an role in numerous digestive functions and deficient zinc levels can be implicated in disorders of digestive. 

Vision Health – Zinc plays a vital role in the transport of vitamin A from the liver to the retina where it produces melanin (a protective pigment in the eye). Zinc has also been shown to slow-down age-related macular degeneration, is needed for optimal eye function, health of the eye and as an antioxidant to prevent free-radical damage and associated disease such as cataracts and glaucoma. Poor night vision and cataracts are implicated to a deficiency of zinc.

Adolescence growth support 

Zinc requirement peak during the time of pubertal growth spurts and it can help with acne and hormone regulation.

Male health 

Male fertility (healthy sperm production) and prostate health. 

The prostate houses the highest levels of zinc among all soft tissues of the male body. This is because it is required for optimum male fertility offering antimicrobial activity and supporting sperm motility.

Obesity and diabetes 

Zinc deficiency is a risk factor for obesity, diabetes and other metabolic conditions.

Hair and nails

Zinc influences the growth and repair of hair and keeps it looking luxurious by encouraging the healthy functioning of oil glands around hair follicles. Hair loss is associated with zinc deficiency. Zinc is needed for the rapidly dividing cells of the nails and helps to promote their growth. Brittle nails which easily split and break, white spots on nails, longitudinal lines, inflammation and infection around the cuticles are indicators of zinc deficiency.

Sleep – improves sleep quality and is a regulator of sleep patterns.

Turmeric

Curcumin is a substance obtained from the root of the turmeric plant offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity. Oxidation and inflammation can be the causative factor in many health concerns and by reducing both of these instigators to a beneficial level, many diseases and disorders many be alleviated. These may include:

  • Diabetic prevention
  • Liver protecting
  • Arthritis support
  • Pain reliever (analgesic)
  • Immune system support
  • Atherosclerosis and blood clot prevention
  • Protecting the pulmonary system (cardiovascular)
  • Neuroprotective
  • Anti-cancer
  • Inflammatory conditions

Panax g​inseng

Panax ginseng is an adaptogen - A herbal medicine which can exert a normalizing effect onto body processes and can help the body adapt to stress. Energy, immune, blood pressure, depression and asthma are just some areas where panax ginseng can be of benefit.

Panax ginseng for Energy

There are numerous causes of fatigue, such as stress, poor carbohydrate metabolism, reduced mitochondrial function (energy production), poor sleep, pain and inflammation, where Panax ginseng can be of benefit helping the body in conditions which result in fatigue.

Restore immunity

Numerous studies indicate that ginseng can modulate the immune system and is beneficial for immune-related disorders including those related to viruses, bacteria, fungi and autoimmune disorders.

Blood pressure all over the place

Panax ginseng regulates blood pressure to normal. So if your blood pressure is too high or for those whose blood pressure is too low, panax ginseng can help to bring blood pressure back to normal.

Psychological benefits

Feeling flat, anxious or just finding it hard to cope. Panax ginseng may be the answer. Several studies have revealed beneficial effects on various psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression. Panax ginseng helps with how the body copes with stress. 

Allergies

Panax ginseng offers many actions to help with respiratory conditions affected by allergies, such as asthma and rhinitis, reducing inflammation and offering symptom relief.

References

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