Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the body system: Hypothalamus

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Zinc is an essential trace element involved in numerous biological processes, including immune function, enzyme activity, and cellular signaling. While zinc is not directly and exclusively targeted toward the hypothalamus, there is scientific evidence suggesting that zinc plays a role in central nervous system function, including aspects regulated by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is critical for maintaining homeostasis, regulating appetite, stress responses, and hormone release. Zinc is concentrated in the brain, particularly in synaptic vesicles, and participates in neurotransmitter function and neurogenesis. Deficiency in zinc has been associated with altered hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity, which can affect stress response and mood. Some animal studies indicate that zinc supplementation can modulate the expression of neuropeptides in the hypothalamus, potentially influencing appetite and metabolic regulation. Clinical evidence in humans is limited, but observational data suggest that zinc status may impact neuroendocrine function. However, most evidence is indirect, and zinc’s role in hypothalamic function is generally part of its broader impact on brain health rather than a direct, targeted effect. Therefore, while there is a plausible biological basis and limited scientific support, the evidence is not robust or specific enough to warrant a high rating for hypothalamus-specific support.

More about zinc
More about Hypothalamus

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