Zinc - Toxins Inhibited by

2 min readEvidence-linked topicGreen Medicine Encyclopedia

Zinc may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Zinc (especially Zinc Aspartate consumed orally) may reduce the lethality of exposure to Radioactivity (when Zinc is consumed prior to exposure to Radioactivity).  [1]

 Zinc (lotion applied topically) may counteract the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation to damage the Skin. 

 

Enzymes

 Zinc may inhibit the 5-Alpha Reductase (Type 1) enzyme.  [2]

 Zinc may inhibit the activity of Aromatase. 

 Zinc may inhibit the production of Cyclooxygenase-2.  [3]

 Zinc (when present in high concentrations) may inhibit HIV Protease.  [4]

 Zinc may retard the production of Lipoxygenase. 

 

Hormones

 Zinc may inhibit the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). 

Keep reading Zinc - Toxins Inhibited by

  • Immune System Chemicals
  • Minerals
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Proteins
  • Recreational Substances
  • Return to:
  • Every cited reference behind this topic
  • All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
Start your free trial See plans

No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in

Reading 25% of this topic Unlock it free