Mens zinc requirments ?

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chris m failla
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Mens zinc requirments ?

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Today's concerns are about Zinc requirments for men. I used the nutrient calculator and Im only getting around 5-6mgs at best. If a man is sexually active and an athlete of sort, would I need more zinc? If so what can I do besides eating more yolks?
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Zinc uptake ratios depend very much on how much zinc is in your food; the more you eat, the more your body lowers the uptake rate. The less you eat, the more that rate is increased.
In other words: your body doesnt want that much zinc, and if it needs more, it will very effecitvely increase the uptake rate.
5 mg is not too little.

http://www.waidiet.com/nutrients/foodpernut.html
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Brazil nuts and egg yolk contain the most zinc. (Oysters contain far too much zinc) Walnuts, hazelnuts, currants, figs, salmon, coconut and granadilla also contain a lot of zinc.
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