Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Diarrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5
Zinc supplementation is scientifically validated for the treatment and prevention of diarrhea, especially in children. Numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have shown that zinc, when given as an adjunct to oral rehydration therapy (ORT), significantly reduces the duration and severity of acute and persistent diarrhea. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend a 10-14 day course of zinc supplementation (10-20 mg per day, depending on age) for all children with acute diarrhea. Zinc is thought to exert its beneficial effects by enhancing intestinal mucosal immunity, promoting the regeneration of the gut epithelium, and reducing the secretion of water into the intestinal lumen. The efficacy of zinc in diarrhea management is supported by high-quality evidence. A landmark meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2000) and subsequent studies have found that zinc supplementation can reduce the duration of diarrhea episodes by about 25% and decrease the risk of persistent diarrhea. The benefit is most pronounced in populations at risk of zinc deficiency, such as children in low- and middle-income countries. The use of zinc for diarrhea is not merely traditional but is rooted in robust scientific research and is now a global public health recommendation. Its inclusion in diarrhea management protocols has helped reduce childhood morbidity and mortality related to diarrheal diseases worldwide.
Other ingredients used for Diarrhea
2'-Fucosyllactosecutch
activated charcoal
allspice
green chiretta
annatto
anthocyanins
apple
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
bamboo
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
blackberry
blueberry
rice
burdock
bасора
carrot
catechins
chamomile
cinnamon
clove
coating
coconut milk
colostrum
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
dog rose
elderberry
fennel
fiber blend (proprietary)
forsythia
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
garlic bulb
ginger
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
green banana
green tea
guar gum
heartwood
Indian gum arabic tree
Indian tinospora
honeysuckle
Japanese sophora
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoferrin
lovage
mangosteen
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
moringa
mustard seed
nettle
spruce
oregano
oregon grape
pear
pectin
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
plantain
plum fruit
pomegranate
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
raspberry
rhubarb root
saccharomyces boulardii
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
streptococcus thermophilus
thyme
triphala
vitamin A
mulberry
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
bentonite
squawvine
chickweed
oryza
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
punarnava
holarrhena antidysenterica
paederia foetida
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
swertia
chaff flower
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
morus
lemongrass
myrrh
siler root
flowering quince
dogwood
dodder
fern
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
lotus seed
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
sheep's sorrel
polyphenols
fulvic acid
aster root
shepherd's purse
peach
noni
paw paw
white oak
algae
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
soursop
geranium
Ash
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Aquilegia viridiflora
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Amomum
Albizia
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Appleblossom Cassia
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Arrowroot
Areca
Andrographis
Adzuki bean
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Abuta
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Bifidobacterium
Buttermilk
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
bergenin
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Blackbrush
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Berberis (unspecified)
Big Quaking Grass
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Bee hive
Bael
Basidiomycota
berry
Bacillus licheniformis
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Bifidobacterium animalis
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Black root
banana
Baobab
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Bassia scoparia
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Bignay
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Cumin
Coconut
Chinese Silkvine
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Cinnamomum
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cloudberry
Cucurbita
coconut oil
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cactus
Carvacrol
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Citron
Curcuminoid
Carry Me Seed
Citrus
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Chlorophytum
Curcumen
Catechu
Citral
Chenopodium
Colombo
Centipeda
Cistus
Corktree
Cubeb
Curcuma
Chirata
Cranesbill
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Cherimoya
Clostridium butyricum
Coin-leaf desmodium
Cosmos
Cynodon dactylon
Cassava
Costus
Carthamus
Colocynth
Celosia
Chrysophanics
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Dolichos
Deoxyandrographolides
David's Milkberry
Dichrostachys glomerata
European Elder
Enterococcus
Empresstree
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Eclipta
Euryale seed
English Elm
European Field Elm
Echinodorus
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Fig
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Fiber
Flueggea suffruticosa
Flavonoids
Fomes fomentarius
Ficus religiosa
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Ficus simplicissima
Fleabane
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Gallic Acid
Goldthread
Glycomacropeptides
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Glutamine
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Guava
Gambir
Galactomannan
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Gallesia
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Galactooligosaccharides
Galangal
Golden Shower Tree
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Guazuma ulmifolia
Heartsease
Hedyotis
Lotus
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Mallow
Metal Salt
Maple
Oak
Potato
Prickly Pear Cactus
Poppy
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sumac
Vervain
Wormseed
Other health conditions supported by zinc
AbrasionsAcne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Anemia
Anorexia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Birth Defects (prevention)
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Body Building
Body Odor
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Broken Bones
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Bulimia
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Calcium Deficiency
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Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Celiac Disease
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Congestion
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Copper Toxicity
Cough (damp)
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Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dehydration
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Eczema
Endometriosis
Energy (lack of)
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyes (spots before)
Eyesight (poor)
Failure to Thrive
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibrosis
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Foot Odor
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Giardia
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Halitosis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
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Herpes
Hypothyroid
Impetigo
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Infertility
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Insomnia
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Lead Poisoning
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Lesions
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Mastitis
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Memory and Brain Function
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mononucleosis
Mood Swings
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Night Blindness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
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PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy or Oak
Post Partum Depression
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Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Premature Ejaculation
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Prostatitis
Protein Digestion (poor)
Psoriasis
Puberty (hormone balancer)
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rosacea
Scars / Scar Tissue
Schizophrenia
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
Sex Drive (low)
Shingles
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sinus Infection
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin (oily)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Smell (loss of)
Sore or Geographic Tongue
Sore Throat
Stress
Stye
Sugar Cravings
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Syphilis
Teeth (loose)
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Vitiligo
Warts
Wasting
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing zinc
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine 5-HTP Power
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Candida Clear
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Men's Formula (With Lycopene)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Target TS-II Formula
Nature's Sunshine Thyroid Support
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
