Low zinc levels can decrease sperm output, cause testicular shrinkage, reduce testosterone, slow muscle growth, decrease immune function, slow wound healing and create problems with the skin and appetite. With all clients I will always perform what's called a 'zinc challenge', to quickly assess the status of a clients zinc level. In all the years I've been performing the test only 3 people have passed successfully, for the rest an 8 week zinc rebuilding protocol is prescribed to help elevate their body's zinc levels.
We can probably safely assume that the chances of your levels being 'optimum' are rather slim. If this is the case then I usually find an 8 week course of supplementing a good chelated zinc product of around 120mgs per day will do the trick.
Oh and those little white spots on your nails… a sign of zinc deficiency.
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