How many mg of zinc should adults take each day?

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Hello doctor! Doctor let me ask, how many mg of zinc should a person take a day? Threshold of zinc toxicity and should I use zinc tablets to increase testosterone? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you doctor!
Do Ha Phan (1993)
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Hello! According to health experts, the amount of zinc that needs to be supplemented by the normal adult body every day is about 15 mg of elemental zinc but not more than 35-40 mg for the body to develop and not suffer from zinc deficiency or excess. zinc in adults.
There are many ways to increase testosterone naturally for men besides using zinc tablets such as diversifying foods, ensuring a balance of fat, protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals; exposure every morning; Get enough sleep... For the use of zinc tablets to increase testosterone, you should use caution. It is best to see a nutritionist for further advice. You can also visit Vinmec Health System hospitals nationwide for more detailed advice.
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