Short answer
Get tested for zinc in your blood serum. If a deficiency is confirmed, the doctor will prescribe nutritional adjustments or supplements. You can upload results to Axioris and track dynamics.
Zinc deficiency impairs immunity, wound healing, and cognitive function. Axioris allows you to track your zinc levels along with other micronutrients.
The mechanism in three steps, and where you can intervene.
Trigger
Insufficient intake (veganism, diets) or increased zinc loss (gastrointestinal diseases, alcoholism)
Mechanism
Disruption of 300+ zinc-dependent enzymes, including those responsible for DNA synthesis and immune response
Symptom
Frequent infections, slow wound healing, loss of taste/smell, cognitive impairment
Answer 3 questions to see likely causes and a baseline lab list.
How long has this been going on?
Is there marked fatigue?
Is stress high?
Likely causes
What to check
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Get tested for zinc in your blood serum. If a deficiency is confirmed, the doctor will prescribe nutritional adjustments or supplements. You can upload results to Axioris and track dynamics.
A baseline panel for the most common causes.
Basic test to confirm deficiency (but sensitive to diurnal fluctuations)
Zinc-dependent enzyme, decreased with deficiency
Detects anemia and leukopenia that may accompany
Low levels may indicate impaired zinc transport
Balance control, as excess copper aggravates zinc deficiency
How each marker relates to zinc deficiency.
Zinc deficiency often occurs with a lack of animal products (oysters, red meat), intestinal diseases (celiac disease, Crohn's disease) or increased needs (pregnancy, athletes). Alcohol reduces zinc absorption by 50%. The elderly and people with chronic kidney disease are also at risk.
It is optimal to combine several tests: serum zinc level (preferably in the morning on an empty stomach), alkaline phosphatase as a marker of zinc activity, and total protein. In Axioris, you can download a PDF of the results and track the dynamics of indicators. If a deficiency is suspected, it is also worth checking iron and vitamin D₃, as their deficiency is often associated.
Consultation is needed if zinc levels are below 70 mcg/dL, persistent symptoms (hair loss, dermatitis) or if supplements are not effective. It is especially important to control zinc during pregnancy and chronic diseases. The doctor will help you choose the dosage and rule out secondary causes of deficiency.
1) Taking zinc without monitoring copper (can cause copper deficiency). 2) Overdose of supplements (>40 mg/day causes toxicity). 3) Ignoring concomitant deficiencies (B12, iron). In Axioris, you can set up reminders for repeat tests 3 months after the start of therapy.
«Планировала тратить деньги на трихолога, но оказалось дефицит B12. Простой анализ, простая причина — нашла за 2 минуты.»
«Витамин D был 12 — я даже не знала, что это влияет на усталость и иммунитет. После коррекции заметила разницу через 6 недель.»
«Не ожидал, что стресс так сильно влияет. Axioris помог выстроить протокол и отслеживать динамику по фото каждые 4 недели.»
Основано на структурированном медицинском подходе, не на хаотичных советах из интернета.
Не заменяет очную консультацию и постановку диагноза врачом.
Срочные симптомы требуют немедленного обращения за медицинской помощью.
Best sources: oysters (78 mg per 100 g), beef (7 mg), pumpkin seeds (6.6 mg). From plant foods, zinc is less absorbed due to phytates.
For mild deficiency, yes, but zinc levels <60 mcg/dL or symptoms usually require supplementation at 15–30 mg/day for 2–3 months.
Zinc is critical for thymus function and T cell production. Its deficiency increases the risk of viral infections and slows recovery.
Yes, taking it within the first 24 hours of symptoms shortens the duration of a cold by 1-2 days. But preventative treatment without deficiency is ineffective.
You can upload test results to PDF in Axioris - the system will automatically highlight the zinc indicator and build a graph of changes. The recommended monitoring interval is every 3 months.
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