Zinc--Could You Benefit From More of It?

You may think about zinc when your nose starts running, but you probably don’t think about it much more beyond that. That said, should zinc be on your radar outside of cold season? What, if any, role does zinc play in your mental wellness? In today’s episode, we dig into zinc and its role in our bodies—how much do you need, where can you get it, and if you have depression or anxiety, could taking a zinc supplement help you? Let’s find out.    References and links: Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals   Zinc in Depression: A Meta-Analysis   The Role of Zinc in Mood Disorders   Clinician guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Taskforce   Low Zinc, Copper, and Manganese Intake is Associated with Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in the Japanese Working Population: Findings from the Eating Habit and Well-Being Study Show Notes:  Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions