Transdermal Zinc & Copper a Dynamic Duo!

Zinc can compromise your copper absorption, and a copper deficiency can trip up your health. Unfortunately, the need for copper, an essential nutrient and a key player in metabolic processes, doesn't get much attention.

 

Copper Zinc Balance

In your body the copper zinc ratio requires proper balance for the immune system to function properly. That includes keeping inflammation under control and aid the removal of pathogens, preventing chronic inflammation.

Taking zinc supplements without copper can lead to a copper deficiency, so it's important to maintain a balance. Zinc helps with healing, DNA repair, and immune support, while copper assists with red blood cell production and collagen synthesis.

NOTE: Zinc at over 50 mg/day can lower copper.

A study in Australia shows that zinc helps to reduce the inflammatory processes that can lead to cirrhosis. [1] At the same time, research at the University of Washington has shown that running low on copper can increase your risk for cirrhosis and a wide range of liver diseases. These studies help us to seize the significance of the role that copper and zinc collaborate for the health of the liver.

1. Read SA, et al. "Zinc is a specific inhibitor of IFN-λ3" Nat Commun. 2017 May 17:8:15245

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28513591/

Why Transdermal Supplementation is Better

Miracle Products is pleased to offer both zinc and copper via transdermal application. Transdermal supplementation works cohesively with your skin's natural ability to absorb vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream.

Tired of taking numerous supplements and juggling time for when to take them?Transdermal absorption can make things a whole lot easier!

Transdermal refers to the process of delivering substances through the skin and into the bloodstream. This method of applying supplements through the skin is incredibly efficient, and it allows for the rapid absorption of nutrients and other substances. Transdermal supplementation technology comes in creams, gels, patches and sprays.

The traditional approach to minerals and supplements is to pop a pill or mix a powder or solution into a beverage. While taking the traditional route may work for some people, there are better ways to receive your daily nutrients.

Transdermal supplementation is the latest trend in medication, supplement and mineral delivery methods. Traditional methods take planning and timing while transdermal application does not require thought and are fast-acting.

Skin is the largest organ with three layers. It covers and protects the body, and regenerates when needed. Skin also allows moistures and supplements to permeate the layers in a controlled fashion. Transdermal supplementation works cohesively with your skin's natural ability to absorb vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream.

A growing number of studies are showing the superior absorption levels of transdermal nutrition compared to pills and powder supplementation.

Oral supplementation relies on the digestive system to breaks down vitamins and minerals before reaching other parts of the body. Studies show that many nutrients taken orally are poorly absorbed through the gut – especially if there are existing digestive issues. If you have gut issues, your digestion is compromised and you won't absorb the nutrients you need as bioavailability is diminished.

The term “bioavailability” is used to describe the amount of a compound, such as a nutrient, that is absorbed by the body and enters the circulation, where it can have an active effect. One significant benefit with transdermal supplements is the direct, uninterrupted nutrition supply. As oral supplements can take hours to breakdown and absorb, whereas active ingredients administered transdermally are immediately bioavailable.

Fast and Effective

The most impressive benefit of transdermal supplementation is the immediate bloodstream delivery while bypassing the livers metabolic and filtering mechanism. Your skin absorbs nutrients and minerals into the bloodstream; blood transports the supplement through the circulatory system and body. Transdermal application is fast and effective and can take as little as 10 to 15 minutes to be fully absorbed and circulating through the bloodstream.

Targeted Delivery

Another benefit of transdermal absorption is that it allows for targeted delivery. For example, if you’re using a transdermal product for pain relief or wound healing, you can apply it directly to the affected area. This can lead to faster and more effective pain relief and healing without the side effects that can come with oral medications & supplements.

When you take a large and single dose orally, the benefit of gradual release is lost. Transdermal methods allow for a small, continuous, and progressive release through your skin into the bloodstream. When you utilize the skin’s natural barrier properties, you achieve steadier blood levels compared to most oral supplementation.

Bypasses the Digestive System

Another benefit to a transdermal application is that it avoids the digestive system. The environment in your digestive tract is acidic. When you ingest a pill, powder, or liquid, it's broken down by the acid in the stomach. This may seem like a simple process but breaking down tablets (most contain fillers and binders) takes effort and diminishes the effectiveness of the supplement ingested, reducing bioavailability. Plus, transdermal supplementation avoids the gastrointestinal tract, which can help reduce possible side effects.

Easier to Remember

Habit formation is more natural with transdermal supplementation. Research shows that applying to the skin is more natural to remember than taking oral supplements. Transdermal supplementation uses your skin’s absorption and protective qualities to deliver nutrients and minerals safely and effectively. You’ll love the ease and performance of the transdermal method, making the choice much better than other more traditional routes.

What happens if I put too much on?

When the skin is saturated and the body has absorbed enough penetration will stop. It is therefore difficult to over-do transdermal nutrients, which is thus a far safer method of delivery than oral supplementation.

Can a zinc/copper imbalance be making you sick?

In functional medicine the zinc/copper ratio is often used as a marker for overall health, inflammation and nutrient levels. This ratio can uncover hidden imbalances that might contribute to chronic illness. A disrupted ratio, whether due to low zinc or excess copper, can lead to issues like hormonal problems, mental health issues or cognitive decline.

The human body has an elaborate system for managing and regulating the amount of key trace metals such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, chromium. Symptoms of a copper and zinc imbalance are plentiful and can lead to total body dysfunction if left untreated.

Zinc and copper are two essential minerals for our health that have a complex synergistic and antagonistic relationship. If you have a copper/zinc imbalance, your body could be starving for oxygen. Every cell and tissue in the body needs oxygen and glucose to function properly, and if you’re not getting oxygen to the tissues, as is the case with anemia, nothing is going to work right. None of your cells are going to work right. Oxygen deliverability and blood sugar regulation are essential, meaning if they are out of balance, nothing we do is going to be very effective until these two systems are working properly,

One of the most common malfunctions of this system is an excess of copper and deficiency of zinc (copper/zinc imbalance), which can lead to hyperactivity, attention deficit disorders, behavior disorders, depression, acne, eczema, sensitive skin, sunburn, headaches, poor immune function and much more.

Depression & Anxiety

Copper and zinc are not only minerals, but they’re also regarded as neurotransmitters in the brain. Researchers who analyzed levels of zinc and copper in depressed and anxious individuals found an interesting correlation between the two minerals.

Individuals diagnosed with depression alone but with no symptoms of anxiety had decreased levels of zinc. Those patients experiencing both depression and anxiety were not only deficient in zinc but they also had high concentrations of copper in their bodies. Copper stimulates the synthesis of the excitatory hormone, norepinephrine. If the flood of copper overwhelms zinc concentrations, anxiety may develop when checks and balances go unattended. [2]

2. Russo AJ. Analysis of plasma zinc and copper concentration, and perceived symptoms, in individuals with depression, post zinc and anti-oxidant therapy. Nutr Metab Insights. 2011 Apr;4:19-27. PMID: 2394665

Imbalance in Zinc & Copper may express in many ways:

•  Unexplained Fatigue: fatigue, especially when accompanied by cognitive decline or immune dysfunction.
• Pyroluria: a unique metabolic condition characterized by extremely low zinc status.
• Vision Issues: macular degeneration, night blindness
• Hormonal Imbalances: irregular menstrual cycles, symptoms of estrogen
  dominance, or long-term use of hormonal contraceptives.
• Mental Health Issues: anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues
• Chronic Illness or Autoimmune Diseases: imbalances can worsen symptoms.
• Postpartum Depression: women who are pregnant or have recently given birth are at higher risk for zinc/copper imbalances

Research indicates that both zinc and copper work together to preserve your vision and help drop the risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness linked to aging. Studies show that your eyes often lack sufficient amounts of both zinc and copper as you get older and that zinc with copper can work together to help you keep your eyesight. [3]

If you want healthy skin and stronger bones, zinc with copper may also help. Both of these essential minerals help the body make collagen, which is necessary for healthy-looking skin as well as firmer bone tissue.

And there's more: Zinc with copper is necessary for the body to form superoxide dismutase, a crucial enzyme that protects cells from damage from oxidative free radicals. That effect can boost your heart health. Studies show that superoxide dismutase can be a key player in protecting the cardiovascular system in people with diabetes. [4]

In addition, a clinical trial involving people with metabolic syndrome (a condition where you often gain weight, become insulin resistant and have high blood pressure that often leads to diabetes) shows that the herb curcumin (Super AGC) along with copper and zinc could support better cardiovascular function. [5]

3.Erie JC, et al "Reduced zinc and copper in the retinal pigment epithelium and choroid in age-related macular degeneration" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18848316/

4.Litwack G. "Copper-Zinc-Superoxide Dismutase" Science Direct https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/copper-zinc-superoxide-dismutase

5.Safarian H. et al "The effect of curcumin on Serum Copper and Zinc and Zn/Cu Ratio in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome: A Double-Blind Clinical Trial" J Diet Suppl 2019;16(6):625-634 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30020812/

Copper’s Role in the Body

Copper plays a role in the synthesis of ATP, strengthening of connective tissue, defense against free radicals, creation of melanin and catecholamine’s, breakdown of serotonin and histamine as well as the transport of iron in the blood.

Transdermal application of copper alleviates any concern of excess supplementation.

• Copper is important for:
• ATP production
• Plays a role in the electron transport chain
• Supports hemoglobin synthesis
• Responsible for the making iron bioavailable
• Aids in neurotransmitter activity
• Supports the immune system by acting as an anti fungal, anti mold and antibacterial
• Important for cardiovascular health
• Protects myelin of nerves
• Important for the synthesis of collagen production

 Copper Salycilate

Copper complexes are highly effective anti-inflammatory agents. Copper salicylate is remarkably stable and does not change the chemistry of the blood or liver like most other copper supplements.

Copper salicylate has a more potent anti-inflammatory effect than cortisone but without the side effects. The copper-zinc enzyme Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is one of the most important antioxidants and inflammation fighters produced in the body to protect cells from damage by free radicals. Many copper complexes, and in particular copper salicylate, demonstrate SOD activity.

Glutathione is another important cellular antioxidant. Copper salicylate has a positive effect on increasing glutathione production in the liver, and it has been found that this could be achieved with either oral or topical application.

Copper salicylate has a more potent anti-inflammatory effect than cortisone but without the side effects.

Is MTHFR a gene mutation?

The number of people diagnosed with Methyl Transferase (MTHFR) and the whole dynamic of transcription errors has dramatically increased. People are conditioned to believe that this is a gene mutation.

Copper is essential for the functioning of Methyl Transferase enzyme. The creation of Methyl Transferase requires copper!

There seems to be a lot of drama occurring about MTHFR being a gene issue, but at its foundation are mineral deficiencies.

Be very mindful of the fact that copper, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins are missing.

Other essential minerals might be missing as well, but do not immediately believe that you have a gene mutation when, in fact, you probably have a mineral deficiency and in particular a copper deficiency, which is at the very root of all methyl transferase activity.

Wrinkles and Saggy Skin

Wrinkles and saggy skin are signs of copper deficiency.

Copper is needed to make collagen, necessary for connective tissue formation. Almost all parts of the body require collagen; bones are 35% collagen, muscles are 30% collagen.

Collagen is often promoted as prevention for wrinkles in the skin, but it does much more throughout the body. Copper supplements are more effective than collagen treatments, including eating collagen. Collagen is an incomplete protein, so when you eat those proteins, you have to both digest them and then re-synthesize them. Copper does this naturally; it helps both digestion and the re-synthesis and formation of new collagen.

Expensive copper peptides are now being sold to improve aging skin. Salicylic acid is also being studied as a skin rejuvenator. Copper On contains both ingredients and can be used safely as a long-term treatment to prevent, reduce, or manage aging skin and wrinkles.

Testing for Copper Deficiency

The following information is provided by Jason Hommel’s article, ‘Copper is Not Toxic, and Blood Tests for Copper Do Not Work’.

Important to note that testing for a copper deficiency is not adequate, even the government says there is no reliable way to test for copper in the body: “no biomarkers that accurately and reliably assess copper status have been identified.”

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Copper-HealthProfessional/

There are no biomarkers for excess copper, or copper deficiency: Present situation of biomarkers for copper status — Olivares, 2008

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18779309/

“no traditional laboratory indicators have been identified as potential early markers of copper excess. It is possible that the biomarkers studied so far are not sensitive enough to detect an increase in body copper before the appearance of functional or clinical effects or that the homeostatic mechanisms are so strong that no significant changes in body copper occur with mild-to-moderate copper exposure. The identification of appropriate biomarkers for early detection of an increase in body copper represents a major challenge for further research” - Impact of copper deficiency in humans — Prohaska, 2014

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24517364/

“The challenge for future scientists will be to identify the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of copper deficiency so appropriate screening and treatment can occur. The need for a strong copper biomarker to aid in this screening is critical.”

Copper Toxicity or Deficiency?

Interesting Facts:

1. Pregnant women have a rise of copper in the blood by 100%. This is not in dispute.
2. This fact is confirmed by the other fact that babies have 5 to 10 times more copper per pound in their bodies than adults. This fact is confirmed by knowing that copper is essential for the growth of the baby. This fact is confirmed by the fact that copper deficiency leads to miscarriages.
3. Low zinc and copper levels might cause spontaneous abortion, study suggests: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928105859.htm
4. Copper in the blood rises in inflammation. And yet, copper is proven to be anti-inflammatory. This then proves that copper is high in the blood during copper deficiency.
5. Copper is high in the blood during heart disease. And yet heart disease is caused by copper deficiency with 80 similar biomarkers in copper-deficient mice. Source: “Copper deficiency may be a leading cause of ischaemic heart disease” https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/2/e000784 Source: https://revealingfraud.com/2022/02/health/chapter-4-unveilingthem-com- articles/
6. Copper is said by multiple researchers to be “high in the blood” across a wide array of at least 19 copper deficiency diseases.

“Since 1934, it has been known that individuals suffering from such diseases as scarlet fever, diphtheria, tuberculosis, arthritis, malignant tumors and lymphogranulomas exhibit an elevation of copper in their blood plasma. Since then, the list of maladies bringing about such elevation has been extended to fever, wounds, ulcers, pain, seizures, cancers, carcinogenesis, diabetes, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, and irradiation and tissue stresses, including restricted blood flow. This suggests that this redistribution of copper in the body has a general role in responding to physiological, disease, or injury stress. On the other hand, the elevation of copper in the affected organ has led some to postulate that it was this excess of copper that caused the disease. Nonetheless, this elevation of copper in diseased states is suggested to account for the natural synthesis of copper-dependent regulatory proteins and enzymes in the body required for biochemical responses to stress. It may be that these natural copper complexes expedite the relief of stress and the repair of tissues. Thus, it appears that in addition to the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity of inorganic copper compounds as recognized by the ancients, metallo-organic complexes of copper have medicinal capabilities that are fundamental to the healing process itself.” - Medical Uses of Copper in Antiquity. Source: Medical Uses of Copper in Antiquity

https://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/innovations/2000/06/medicine- chest.html

Another important source: High copper in the blood is found in patients with measles! It is obvious that copper does not cause the measles. It is obvious, therefore, that the body increases copper levels in the blood to respond to injury or illness to heal.

Evaluation of serum copper (Cu) level dynamics in measles patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11977312/

“Both in the acute period of measles and during convalescence a statistically significantly higher Cu level in blood serum in comparison to the control group was observed.”

• Copper is involved in many detoxing enzymes, the most well-known are the following four: ceruloplasmin, glutathione, metallothionein, and superoxide dismutase, so copper is detoxifying, not a toxin.
• Studies show that as people receive more copper, such as 10 mg, they excrete more copper, after the first month, such as from 90% to over 100%, showing it does not build up in the body.

10. Animal studies repeatedly show that most animals get copper toxic at 1000’s of mg of copper or even 5000 mg to 10,000 mg, not 10 mg.

11. Olivares proved that copper is safe in humans up to 20 mg over 6 weeks.

https://revealingfraud.com/2022/02/health/the-copper-revolution-ch-10- copper-at-10-mg-to-20-mg-does-not-harm-the-liver-olivares/

12. The problems listed by the copper toxicity advocates as correlating with high blood copper, are all problems of copper deficiency, indicating that high blood copper is simply copper deficiency. They also admit it might be zinc deficiency and Vitamin C deficiency. In which case, copper toxicity is the wrong name to use for deficiency diseases.

13. Studies show that the body mobilizes copper to help deal with toxins, such as mercury. Mercury given to mice end up with seven times as much copper in their kidneys. And the mice were not even given any copper!

Chapter 18. https://revealingfraud.com/2022/02/health/the-copper-revolution- ch-17-mitochondrial-immune-and-thyroid-health-ch-18-copper-increases-7- fold-in-kidneys-loaded-with-mercury-ch-19-copper-and-anesthesia-fat-burning- and-overall-importanc/

This utterly refutes the idea that “copper simply builds up in the tissues” for no reason. Clearly, the reason is to heal.

16.Albumin easily takes up ionic copper in the blood. Albumin can process 200 mg of copper per hour. https://revealingfraud.com/2022/02/health/the- copper-revolution-ch-7-albumin-takes-up-ionic-copper/

The above study reveals that albumin can also bind copper – disproving the idea that copper remains free and unbound in the blood and is toxic in that state without ceruloplasmin. It is now known that there are many copper proteins that carry copper, albumin, ceruloplasmin, metallothioneins and superoxide dismutase, and about 30 others.

17.Copper toxicity advocates seem confused. Is copper toxic if it’s free in the blood, or is it toxic if bound in the tissues?

18.Copper is actually toxic at from 20,000 mg to 30,000 mg. Not 0.2 mg to 2 mg. Amounts matter.

WHO have concluded that the fatal oral dose of copper salts is about 200 mg/kg body weight (WHO, 1993) 

200 mg/kg body weight for a 100 kilo man is 20,000 mg.

Source: TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVELS FOR VITAMINS AND MINERALS (Feb 2006) European Food Safety Authority https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/efsa_rep/blobserver_assets/ndatolera bleuil.pdf

20. All the major diseases are diseases of copper deficiency. Source: Chapters 44-60 in “The Copper Revolution: Healing with Minerals” by Jason Hommel.

21. Those claiming “copper is toxic” also say that copper causes oxidative stress. Perhaps they have not learned about all the antioxidants that copper makes, such as superoxide dismutase, and many others.

22. Copper is listed as GRAS, or “generally recognized as
safe”. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.c fm

“The Copper Revolution: Healing with Minerals” - Jason Hommel

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6D3R7B

High Iron Issues

Copper is needed for iron metabolism, keeping iron levels in check, lowering iron, and helping turn iron into blood cells, and thus preventing anemia (low red blood cell count). The body needs copper to transport and transform iron into red blood cells.

What Depletes Copper?

Over-the-counter pain killers lower copper; these are Tylenol, Ibuprofin, and Aspirin. All three of them cause bleeding, and cause death through bleeding. All three of them cause bleeding ulcers. The mechanism of action of causing bleeding ulcers is copper depletion of the stomach lining where the ulcer takes place.

Copper also stops bleeding - it increases collagen which strengthens blood vessels so they don’t bleed. Copper helps the body make stronger and longer lasting red blood cells, which clot better. Copper also increases good clotting factors, while reducing a bad clotting factor.

Cortisol also lowers copper, as do many other medications, most of which will cause bleeding, or other copper deficiency symptoms. As you learn of copper deficiency symptoms, you will recognize that a lot of health problems are due to copper deficiency.

Tap water in many countries and about half of all psychiatric drugs contain fluoride, which blocks copper and disrupts copper metabolism. About 20-30% of all medications contain fluoride. Some antibiotics contain fluoride.

Functions of Zinc

Being deficient in zinc can create many problems, including the ability to smell odors and see clearly. Your body also needs it for your thyroid to keep working, your blood to properly clot, and your immune cells to do their jobs keeping you from getting sick.

Zinc’s reputation for helping the body mend itself has been known for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used it as calamine lotion to help wounds heal.

Zinc is important for healing wounds by aiding in blood clotting, controlling inflammation, and supporting new tissue growth.

Zinc shows antioxidant properties by preventing liver damage in alcoholics and regulating GABA and glutamate. Both GABA and glutamate are essential to the central nervous system. Coupled together they provide appropriate nerve impulses and control the ability of cells to reproduce. Low levels of zinc reduce GABA and glutamate, thereby triggering health consequences reliant on healthy liver function and cellular immunity. [6]

6.Russo AJ. Decreased Zinc and Increased Copper in Individuals with Anxiety. Nutr Metab Insights. 2011;4:1-5. PMCID: 3738454

Zinc is involved in an immense number of reactions in the body. Currently, about 50 different enzymatic reactions are known in which zinc is involved. In addition, zinc is a component of transcription factors and thus has an effect on the basic virtues of a cell.

The tasks are numerous and so varied:

• Stabilises membranes
• Involved in the formation of testosterone
• Assists in the storage of insulin in the pancreas

Immune Function

Continuing research is shedding light on how zinc can boost immunity. For example, studies show that zinc is needed for the body to develop immune cells called T cells which help the body defend against infection and also fight cancer.

Important in this process, zinc supports the regeneration of the thymus, the immune organ located between your lungs and behind the breastbone that produces T cells. [7] Research also shows how zinc can boost immune recovery in people undergoing stem-cell transplants. And in England, research shows how zinc can help fight off Candida.

7.Science Daily. "Burst of accumulated zinc shows how the mineral boosts immune function, suggesting ways to improve health" https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220331185359.htm

Truth About Zinc Deficiency

Many don't get enough zinc, and as you get older, your body's absorption of zinc slows down. Transdermal TranZinc bypasses these issues. Also, vegans and vegetarians are at particular risk for zinc deficiency due to excessive phylate intake.

Vegans and vegetarians tend to have an increased intake of phytates which interfere with zinc absorption in the gut.

Copper is mostly found in plant proteins like nuts and beans and seeds and grains. A diet dependant on these foods requires an abundance of zinc to maintain the copper/zinc balance. Meats do contain copper but they are naturally balanced by zinc, which competes for the absorption of copper. A Paleo, Weston A. Price type of diet that is high in animal protein is not likely to develop a copper/zinc imbalance. Chocolate is high in copper, and actually, in some cases, when people are really craving chocolate, you often hear that they’re craving magnesium, and that may be the case, but they may also be craving copper.

It should be mentioned that the toxic effect of zinc is very low and no side effects are expected even in the case of increased zinc absorption.

Eye, heart, and skin health: zinc’s anti-inflammatory effects help protect the eyes, zinc’s anti-inflammatory effects help protect the eyes, heart, and skin by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

Reproductive Health: zinc is critical for hormone production and reproductive health, particularly for testosterone production in men and ovulation in women.

DNA Synthesis and Cell Division: zinc is a component of many enzymes that are involved in DNA replication, making it necessary for growth and development.

Taste and smell: zinc is required for the proper functioning of taste and smell.

Brain and mental health: zinc has neuroprotective properties and is involved in neurotransmitter regulation, particularly in the hippocampus, where it helps support memory and learning. Zinc deficiency can negatively affect mood and mental health.

Pregnancy and Child Development

Zinc is vital during pregnancy and for proper childhood development, as deficiencies can pose risks to infants, including low birth weight.  Reports in animal studies show that a deficiency in zinc to cause fatality in newborns when zinc remained absent from the diet [8].

8. Prasad AS. Discovery of Human Zinc Deficiency: Its Impact on Human Health and Disease. Adv Nutr. 2013 Mar;4(2):176-190. PMCID: 3649098

According to the nutritionist, Lovneet Batra: In pregnancy, low serum zinc levels may be associated with poor outcomes such as prolonged labour, atonic postpartum haemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm labour, and post-term pregnancies.

Signs and Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency

• Skin problems that may look like psoriasis, eczema, or acne but which persist even if treated with things like skin creams, moisturizers, or topical steroids
• Fingernail irregularities like white spots and lines (called Beau's lines)
• Hair loss when lack of zinc weakens hair follicles [9]
• Digestive tract issues like diarrhea
• Greater risk of suffering illnesses like pneumonia and measles
• Vision problems, including night blindness
• Cuts and other injuries that heal very slowly

9.Wimpole Clinic "Zinc and Hair Loss: Understanding the Essential Mineral's Role " https://wimpoleclinic.com/blog/zinc-and-hair-loss-understanding-the-essential-minerals-role/#Why_could_zinc_deficiency_cause_hair_loss

Why Zinc is Vital for Your Wellbeing:

Zinc is a mineral that is indispensable for human health. In fact, zinc is the second most abundant mineral in the body after iron, and it’s found in every single human cell.  It plays a vital role in immunity, metabolism, hormonal balance, and growth and development. It’s essential to help the body make proteins, and it also helps regulate gene expression [10].

10. Saper RB, Rash R. Zinc: an essential micronutrient. Am Fam Physician. 2009 May 1;79(9):768-72. PMID: 20141096; PMCID: PMC2820120.

Zinc also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can protect the body from stress. In fact, a study showed that adults who took 45 mg of zinc daily had overall lower inflammatory markers compared to those who did not supplement with zinc. [11]

11. Bao B, Prasad AS, Beck FW, Fitzgerald JT, Snell D, Bao GW, Singh T, Cardozo LJ. Zinc decreases C-reactive protein, lipid peroxidation, and inflammatory cytokines in elderly subjects: a potential implication of zinc as an atheroprotective agent. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Jun;91(6):1634-41. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.28836. Epub 2010 Apr 28. PMID: 20427734; PMCID: PMC2869512.

Perhaps one of the most important functions of zinc is its role in supporting the immune system. Studies show that taking zinc daily can reduce the length of the common cold by over 30%. [12]

12. Hemilä H. Zinc lozenges and the common cold: a meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of zinc dosage. JRSM Open. 2017 May 2;8(5):2054270417694291. doi: 10.1177/2054270417694291. PMID: 28515951; PMCID: PMC5418896.

Another vital benefit of zinc is optimal skin health. The body needs zinc to make collagen which supports the health and elasticity of the skin.[13]

13.Lin PH, Sermersheim M, Li H, Lee PHU, Steinberg SM, Ma J. Zinc in Wound Healing Modulation. Nutrients. 2017 Dec 24;10(1):16. doi: 10.3390/nu10010016. PMID: 29295546; PMCID: PMC5793244.

Clearly, zinc benefits the body in many ways.  Without adequate zinc, the body will not function optimally.

Zinc for Immunity

As each cell carries on its daily functions, oxidative substances called free radicals are generated as waste products. Zinc helps protect from damaging effects of these byproducts. Free radicals can contribute to heart problems, tumor growth, and many of the diseases that afflict the body.

Along with the fact that getting older can slow down your body's ability to take in zinc, a bunch of other conditions can also interfere with how the body absorbs zinc. These include inflammatory bowel disease (which harms the digestive tract and can reduce bioavailability of nutrients), and celiac disease (a reaction to gluten that damages the intestinal lining) along with diabetes, anorexia and alcoholism.

Zinc supports the regeneration of the thymus, the immune organ located between your lungs and behind the breastbone that produces T cells. [14]

14.Science Daily. "Burst of accumulated zinc shows how the mineral boosts immune function, suggesting ways to improve health" https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220331185359.htm

Supplementing Zinc

Not all zinc supplements are created equal, meaning not all zinc supplements are highly bioavailable. Many generic brands of zinc may be poorly absorbed – especially zinc oxide, even if the bottle states that it contains an adequate dose.

Choosing zinc in more absorbable forms is important to ensure your supplements are worthwhile. TranZinc bypasses absorption issues. Our body does not store zinc like other nutrients, so it is essential to absorb enough on a regular basis.

Zinc supplementation can help correct low zinc levels, but if dosing is greater than 50mg it can lower copper levels.

Chronic stress depletes zinc, so managing stress through mindfulness, exercise, and sleep is essential.

Wait. Can I Mix Zinc and Copper Metals? (Skin & Use Tips)

Here's a fun little story:

One of our awesome customers recently pointed out that we mention in our TranZinc info not to mix it with other metals. (Thanks Lucy 🤗)

And, of course, Copper On is another metal!

With that feedback, we want to make sure everyone knows the updated scoop: you can totally use TranZinc and Copper On together—just let the TranZinc dry first before applying Copper On.

That way, you get the benefits of both without any mix-ups!

We’d also love to give you some helpful tips on how to use these 2 products together for MAXIMUM benefit so, read on!

How to Use Your TranZinc + Copper On Combo (a.k.a. Skin’s New Best Friends)

For Pain or Skin Woes:

Start with TranZinc – it’s the first step in your glow-up routine. Just remember: no metal contact until it’s dry (it’s a little picky like that). So, pop it on the skin, let it air-dry, and then you can layer Copper On over the top if needed.

Copper On is a little powerhouse. Scoop out a pea-sized dab, tap it onto the area, and let your body heat work its magic. As it softens, gently blend it in.

(Pro tip from Alyce: I use this as my evening face treat, and wow, my skin has never looked better!)

You can also use them separately on different parts of your body, no drama.

Extra Tips:

• TranZinc is a fantastic all-purpose skin toner. Works wonders after shaving.

• Use TranZinc even as a super fresh underarm deodorant Bonus: it supports your lymph flow!

• Battling rashes? TranZinc’s got your back, arms, or legs.

• Got aches or pain? Slather on Copper On, just enough to cover the spot, and let it sink in. We’ve had a LOT of great feedback for pain relief.

This should help you make the most of these two synergistic healing metals for your ultimate well-being!

Conclusion

Transdermal absorption is a highly effective method for delivering supplements and other substances to the body. By applying nutrients directly to the skin, you can bypass the digestive system and experience faster and more targeted absorption.

Zinc and copper work together in the body to support an impressive list of functions that maintain your health. They keep your immune system up and running. They help your body produce its own antioxidants that protect your organs. Each is a key player in promoting better brain function. For all those reasons and more, zinc with copper, and keeping them in proper balance, is a requisite for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best.

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