Depletes Zinc. This medication is commonly used for Hypertension
This drug is a comprehensive combination of a thiazide diuretic and ACE inhibitor. Thiazide diuretics, a common medication for high blood pressure, can increase how much zinc your body gets rid of through urine. It's advisable to monitor your blood zinc levels while taking these medications and consider zinc supplementation. Research suggests a link between ACE inhibitor use and insufficient zinc levels. Studies have found that patients taking ACE inhibitors exhibit higher levels of zinc in their urine and lower levels in their blood serum. This indicates that the medication may increase zinc excretion from the body, potentially leading to a deficiency. Individuals taking ACE inhibitors should be aware of this potential risk and consider zinc supplementation.
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Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate and (TRAACS™) — 12.5 mg
Zinc depletion compromises innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to lymphopenia, reduced T-cell function and higher susceptibility to infections.
Zinc Bisglycinate by Pure Encapsulations — 15 mg