What Are The Side Effects Of Zinc Supplements?

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014

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Question : I am taking Zinc 25MG, Korean Ginseng 500MG, fish oil 650 total conversation and vitamin E, I not sure about the concentration but its good enough for and adult since I bought it from the gym. I will add garlic oil 1000MG for better health I am just searching for a good brand

I want to boost my sperm count and most importantly quality will that do any good and my main concern the side effect of Zinc, is it true it accumulates in the kidney by time and the body can't clean it off since its considered type of metal.

This is a huge side effect for the kidney...

What is better alternative of zinc or any suggesting to boost my sperm quality and count

I am doing sports 5 days a week, lifting weights and swimming at least 100 meter almost everyday and in my active recovery I swim from 200-400 meters but most of the time I don't do any active recovery I just sit and relax

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Zinc doesnt matter

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) These medicines are good for improving sperm count.

2) I wish to know why you are taking these medicines and what is the problem in semen analysis.

3) Please attach detailed semen analysis report of yourself so that i can analyse it better.

4) Zinc does not accumulate if taken in therapeutic quantities as you are taking. Even if you dont take zinc, it does not matter. Dont worry about it.

5) Other elements in the medicines you are taking take care of improvement.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (13 minutes later)

I taking these medicine because I masterbate ALOT and its reducing my sperm count and overall health that is why I am trying to improve my health and stop materbating I don't have an analysis of my sperm count but I can tell you when I see my sperm goes out it usually goes with very little of that sticky substance it feels like just a pure sperm but the quantity is good... I don't know what that means

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wrong analysis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Let me correct you.

You are absolutely wrong in your diagnosis of low sperm count due to mastrubation.

There is no link with mastrubation and sperm count.

Thin or thick with naked eye examination is not accurate. It has to be seen under microscope.

Please get a semen analysis done in any good laboratory.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar