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What do a zinc deficiency and a liver problem have in common? Find out.

Timestamps:
0:00 Zinc and the liver
0:10 Zinc deficiency symptoms
1:46 What you could do
1:58 Foods rich in zinc

In this video, I want to talk about the relationship between zinc and your liver. Zinc is probably one of the most important minerals for the liver. Symptoms of a zinc deficiency are identical to the symptoms of a liver problem.

A zinc deficiency, like a liver problem, could increase the risk of:
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of body hair
• Altered taste
• Testicular atrophy
• Immune system impairment
• Decreased drug detox capacity
• Ascites
• Liver cancer
• Inflammation in the liver
• Skin problems

Does a zinc deficiency cause the liver to create these symptoms, or is it the liver damage that’s creating these symptoms as well as a zinc deficiency? This is hard to tell because the symptoms above could be created by both a zinc deficiency or a liver problem.

By getting more zinc through your diet or supplements, you could potentially reduce the above symptoms of a zinc deficiency or liver problem. You may even be able to prevent the symptoms, as well as protect the liver.

Foods rich in zinc:
• Shellfish
• Beef liver
• Beef, lamb, and other meats
• Seeds
• Nuts
• Dairy
• Eggs

There is zinc in whole wheat, but the problem is that the bran in wheat products prevents the absorption of zinc. To get zinc, you would want to avoid grains and sugar because sugar also depletes zinc. We don’t retain zinc very well, so if you’re not consuming zinc, you could be deficient.

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Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the relationship between a zinc deficiency and your liver.