I take zinc to prevent colds. I started taking it everyday in October. I plan to keep on taking it until spring. Is there any danger in taking it this often? I feel very healthy!
2006-12-19 17:29:02 · 3 answers · asked by the Bruja is back 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
its bad if u overdose on it. just take it like once a week, not everyday. ur body can only absorb what it needs, it wont absorb the other 1/2 that ur taking, it will just be flushed out of ur body (urniating). so just take it ONLY ONCE A WEEK. that will still boost ur immune system, and im sure u wont get a cold by taking it only once a week. be careful, overdosing on these things, can be a "silent killer" u may feel fine, but u never know what can happen to ur body deep down inside. so just be careful and ONLY TAKE IT ONCE A WEEK. God Bless ♥
2006-12-19 17:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by ○HiD○ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the upper limit is 40mg per day as it can increase the risk of prostate cancer.
http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-3-91-276-3595-1,00.html
2006-12-19 17:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read that it's bad if you take a lot in one time (also you can die) but taking normaly is good- you feel good =)
2006-12-19 17:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by brissa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋