Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Appetite (deficient)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Zinc is scientifically recognized for its role in appetite regulation, particularly in cases of zinc deficiency. Several clinical studies have indicated that zinc deficiency can lead to anorexia (loss of appetite), and supplementation can help restore normal appetite, especially in children and individuals with documented low zinc status. The mechanism involves zinc’s role as a cofactor for numerous enzymes and its influence on neurotransmitters and hormones (such as ghrelin) that regulate hunger and satiety. For example, a systematic review published in Appetite (2013) reported that zinc supplementation improved appetite in malnourished children. Similarly, studies in adults with chronic illnesses (e.g., patients with dialysis or HIV/AIDS) have shown improvement in appetite scores following zinc supplementation.
However, in individuals with normal zinc levels, evidence supporting zinc supplementation as a general appetite stimulant is limited. Most benefits are observed in populations with marginal or overt zinc deficiency. Guidelines from health organizations recognize zinc as a critical micronutrient for normal growth and appetite, underscoring its inclusion in nutritional interventions for malnutrition or poor appetite related to deficiency. Therefore, while zinc is not a universal appetite enhancer, its use is scientifically validated for appetite support in deficient states.
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Allium tuberosum
Allspice
alpinia galangal
ambergris
Amomum
Amor seco
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Angostura
animal protein
anise
apple cider vinegar
apricot
Arani
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arrowroot
Asam gelugor
ashwagandha
aster root
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atractylodes
atractylone
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Baccharoides anthelmintica
bacteria
bael
bai ji
Baliospermum
balsam
bamboo
baobab
barberry
basil
bayleaf
beef
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beet
belleric myrobalan
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Bergenia
betel
bile salt
bird\'s nest
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
bitter principals
black cumin
black galingale
black gram
black pepper
black salt
blackthorn
Blepharis
blessed thistle
Boerhavia diffusa
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borneol
bovine liver
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Buddha\'s hand
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butter
buttermilk
butternut
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cannabinol
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cape aloe
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capillary artemisia
capsaicin
capsicum
capsinoids
caraway
cardamom
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carqueja
carrot
carvone
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cassia bark
catnip
cayenne pepper
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chickweed
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cinnamaldehyde
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coca
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colombo
common madia
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cowherb
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cumin
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dandelion
date
deer root
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dodeca-2E, 4E-dienoic acid isobutylamide
dog rose
dopamine
durian
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fig
flowering quince
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fu ling
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hyacinth bean
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inula racemosa
iron
Irvingia gabonensis
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jujube
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kola nut
kuding tea
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lemon
lemongrass
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licorice root
liquid liver fractions
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
longan
loquat
lotus
lovage
Lycium
Lycopodium
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mace
malt
mandarin
mango
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Mentha haplocalyx
Microtea debilis
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pineapple
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probiotics
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AbrasionsAcne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Anemia
Anorexia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
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Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
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Congestion
Congestive Heart Failure
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Crohn's Disease
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Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
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Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
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Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
