Taking
zinc by mouth or giving zinc intravenously (by IV) helps to restore zinc levels in people who are zinc deficient.
Taking
zinc by mouth during pregnancy appears to reduce the risk for early delivery.
Taking
zinc by mouth in combination with conventional treatment might slightly improve symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and socialization problems in some children with ADHD.
Taking
zinc by mouth in people with cirrhosis and zinc deficiency seems to help treat muscle cramps.
Taking
zinc by mouth seems to help reduce symptoms of sickle cell disease in people with zinc deficiency.
Some early research suggests that taking
zinc by mouth does not improve sperm count or sperm movement in men with fertility problems.
Not exact matches
It is internal if it is taken
by mouth in a form of food (rich in
zinc) otherwise external if applied to skin in a form of cream.
Taking
zinc supplements
by mouth is unlikely to improve immune function in people who are not at risk for
zinc deficiency.
Research suggests that taking
zinc sulfate
by mouth or injecting as a solution into lesions helps heal lesions in people with Leishmaniasis.