White flecks on fingernails

You could be low in zinc!

Zinc is a mineral which is essential to keep our bodies healthy

Zinc is involved in supporting the immune system, hormone production, breaking down protein, improving our tolerance of stress

Signs of being low in zinc:

• Stretch marks - Purple colour = severe deficiency

• White flecks on fingernails

• Keratosis pilaris- (chicken skin) on tops of arms and/or chest

• Cystic acne ; large pimples

• Backne; pimples on back and shoulders

• Diamond shaped dry skin on shins

• Poor tolerance of stress (over reactor)

• Poor sense of smell or taste

• Constantly sick ie//colds and flus

• Poor wound/skin healing

• Hair loss in patches

• Premature grey hair

• Symptoms of being low in zinc;

• Anger and a feeling like going to snap

Foods containing high amounts of Zinc;

Oysters, red meat, chicken, pepita and sunflower seeds

Blood tests can confirm your zinc levels and assist in assessing if you need zinc

Zinc taste test is a great in clinic tool to give us an idea if you need zinc supplementation