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Zinc deficiency may be a risk factor for cancer.
Use the Zinc Taste Test to evaluate your zinc level and how your body responds to zinc supplementation.
Instructions: You will be given a small amount of liquid zinc to gently swish and hold in your mouth for 10 seconds and then swallow. You may notice a taste after you swallow the liquid zinc. The taste may be an instant sour, bitter, mineral, or metallic. Or after a longer period, you may notice a milder sensation of dryness, furriness, or fuzziness anywhere in your mouth. Your taste response will indicate any zinc deficiency according to the following categories/classifications:
- Category 1: A strong, immediate, identifiable zinc taste. This means you have an adequate intake of zinc.
- Category 2: Slightly strong, unpleasant taste is noted within 3 to 6 seconds. Means your intake of zinc can be supplemented well with normal full-spectrum multi-vitamin mineral like Active Life Nutrient.
- Category 3: A definite, though not strongly unpleasant taste is noted almost immediately (6 to 10 seconds), and tends to intensify with time. This means that it is a good idea to supplement zinc along with your full spectrum multi-vitamin-mineral.
Usual Adult Dosage: Vital Zinc 20mg: 1-2 daily, with food.*
Repeat the Zinc Taste Test in 4 weeks.* - Category 4: Taste develops within 10 to 15 seconds and is described as “dry”, “mineral”, “furry”, or sweet”. This means you are zinc deficient and need to supplement with extra zinc.
Usual Adult Dosage: Vital Zinc 20mg: 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening, with food.*
Repeat the Zinc Taste Test in 4 weeks.* - Category 5: No specific taste or other sensation of zinc. This means you have little or no zinc in your diet or do not metabolize zinc efficiently and must supplement individual zinc to stay strong and healthy.
Usual Adult Dosage: Vital Zinc 20mg: 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening, with food.*
Repeat the Zinc Taste Test in 4 weeks.*
* These dosages are typical but may not be appropriate for your health issues. Long-term, high dosage (80mg or more) of zinc is not always appropriate. The Clinical Nutritionist is available for additional information and recommendations. Please schedule an appointment.
*The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
