Zinc - Factors that Interfere with

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These Substances may Interfere with Zinc

Amino Acids

 The normally beneficial, synthetic Amino Acid, Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) which is commonly used in Chelation Therapy, in addition to binding to and removing (chelating) various potentially toxic Minerals may also chelate several beneficial Minerals including Zinc:

 Rather than refrain from using EDTA (and thereby foregoing the health benefits of EDTA use) it is generally recommended that people using EDTA use supplemental Zinc in order to avoid potential EDTA-caused deficiencies of Zinc.

 

Methylxanthines

 Caffeine may cause the depletion of Zinc.

 

Minerals

 Cadmium may compete with Zinc for absorption into the body.  [1]

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