Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the body system: Pituitary
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous biological processes, including hormone synthesis and regulation. Scientific studies have established that zinc plays a significant role in the function of the pituitary gland, particularly in the synthesis and secretion of several pituitary hormones such as growth hormone (GH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Zinc deficiency has been associated with impaired growth, hypogonadism, and other hormonal imbalances, some of which can be traced to altered pituitary function. For example, animal studies have demonstrated that zinc-deficient rats have reduced pituitary hormone levels and impaired growth. Some human studies have shown that zinc supplementation can improve growth hormone levels in zinc-deficient populations, especially in children and adolescents. However, in healthy individuals with adequate zinc status, additional zinc supplementation has not been shown to enhance pituitary function or hormone secretion. The evidence supporting routine zinc supplementation specifically for pituitary health in the absence of deficiency is limited. Most research focuses on correcting deficiency states rather than enhancing pituitary function beyond normal levels. In summary, while there is scientific evidence linking zinc to the normal functioning of the pituitary gland, the evidence for zinc supplementation as a way to "support" the pituitary in healthy individuals is weak. Zinc is vital for pituitary hormone production, but supplementation is only necessary in cases of deficiency.
Other body systems supported by zinc
Adrenal GlandsArteries
Blood
Brain
Brain
Cortisol
Digestive System
Eyes
Glandular System
Gums
Hair
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Liver
Male Reproductive System
Mucus Membranes
Nails
Nerves
Pancreas Head
Parathyroid Glands
Parotids (Salivary Glands)
Peyer’s patches
Pituitary
Prostate
Rectum
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skin
Small Intestines
Smell
Stomach
Structural System
Sweat Glands
Taste
Taste
Teeth
Testes
Testes
Testosterone
Thymus
Thyroid Gland
Tonsils
Uterus
Vocal Cords
Products containing zinc
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Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
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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
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