In which foods is zinc contained?

Food Zinc content (in mg per 100g of food) Beef 4. 4 Calf liver 8. 4 Pork liver 6.

5 Turkey breast 2. 6 Oysters 22 Shrimps 2. 2 Soybeans, dried 4.

2 lentils, dried 3. 7 Gouda cheese, 45% fat in dry matter 3. 9 Emmental, 45% fat in dry matter 4.

6 crispbread 3. 1 oat flakes (wholemeal) 4. 3 pumpkin seeds 7 linseeds, unpeeled 5. 5 Brazil nuts 4

What happens when zinc is overdosed

An intake of more than 20 mg of zinc per day in tablet form is not necessary with a balanced diet and consumption of zinc-containing food and can even be harmful. Long-term overdoses can lead to a disturbance of the iron and copper balance, as the intake of zinc interferes with the absorption and availability of iron and copper. Zinc can also reduce the intake of certain drugs such as antibiotics. In the long term overdosage of zinc can impair the immune function and lead to a disturbance of the fat metabolism.Acute intoxication, i.e. poisoning with zinc, only occurs at very high doses of zinc (200-400mg) and manifests itself by nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and pain.

Zinc ointment/Zinc cream

Medical zinc ointment is used in the treatment of wounds. The active ingredient zinc oxide supports healing and soothes irritated skin. It is mainly used on itching and weeping wounds, as well as on the wound edges.

Especially weeping wounds benefit from the drying effect of the zinc ointment. Some ointments also contain another active ingredient, such as cod liver oil containing vitamin A. The oil additionally supports the regeneration of the skin.

Also with chronic skin diseases zinc ointments or creams can be used, in addition belong chronic rashes or acne. Zinc ointment has a disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effect. It also influences the lipid metabolism of the skin, which can be a desired effect in the case of acne. In case of dry skin, zinc creams should not be used, as they additionally dry out the skin.