Zinc and Acne
Zinc helps the body inside and out and even helps maintain the health of your largest organ: your skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, it is especially beneficial for inflammatory acne and related scarring. Zinc is an essential trace element for humans, and there is evidence that it is similar to antibiotics in improving the condition of inflamed acne.
Zinc and BOTOX
“Some studies have found that patients who take zinc supplements prior to receiving BOTOX experience up to a 30% increase in the lasting effectiveness of their treatments,” says San Francisco plastic surgeon Edward Miranda, MD. “Upon being injected, BOTOX must bind to zinc to become effective; therefore, the more zinc available in the body, the more effective the Botox treatments will be.” source: New Beauty
How Much Do You Need?
Although zinc is nutritionally and physiologically important, it’s also possible to get too much. For teens, the suggested maximum daily amount is 34 mg.
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- headaches
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach upset
Foods Containing Zinc
As with other nutrients, your body can absorb zinc more efficiently from the foods you eat than from a supplement.
The following foods are rich in zinc:
- red meat
- beans
- nuts (avoid peanuts)
- poultry
- hemp seeds
- whole grains
