Online Lab Testing for Zinc Deficiency Symptoms

Testing for zinc deficiency symptoms is as easy as ordering online, on this page, receiving a blood test requisition by email and stopping by your local Lab Corp for a quick blood draw. Lab results will be sent to you directly by Second Opinion Physician. You have a choice whether or not to follow that with a consultation by Dr. Dave to treat of zinc deficiency for as low as $99. 

Zinc, a critical mineral, plays a pivotal role in over 300 biochemical processes within our body. One of its significant implications  lates directly to brain function, cognition, depression, and anxiety. Low levels of zinc leads to high copper. High copper leads to low zinc. Test for zinc deficiency symptoms with a plasma zinc from Lab Corp. Low zinc levels and anxiety are highly correlated. As well,  low zinc and depression are also correlated.

Zinc and Anxiety:

Zinc deficiency can lead to increased production of norepinephrine due to elevated free copper levels, which is directly associated with symptoms of anxiety. Furthermore, an imbalance in zinc levels can impact the brain's neurotransmitter systems, potentially exacerbating the severity of anxiety disorders. Chronic deficiency might also impair the brain's ability to respond adaptively to stressors, prolonging anxious states. Learn more about low zinc and anxiety here.

Zinc and Depression:

Zinc plays a role in the production of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. A deficiency, which can be caused by metabolic issues such as pyroluria, hampers these neurotransmitters' production. Additionally, zinc is involved in several critical brain functions, such as enzyme regulation, communication between neurons, and nutrient metabolism. Disruptions in these functions due to low zinc levels can contribute to depression. An extended deficiency can alter brain plasticity, further escalating depressive symptoms. Also, zinc acts as a modulator for certain neural activities, and imbalances can negatively impact mood regulation. Learn about low zinc and depression.

Testing for Zinc Deficiency:

Testing for zinc deficiency provides clarity on potential zinc-related causes of anxiety and depression. Second Opinion Physician offers this testing in partnership with LabCorp. Once the testing process is initiated, patients receive instructions for their LabCorp visit. It's advised to abstain from zinc supplements 12-24 hours before testing. Accurate testing can pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions. Consistent monitoring and assessment of zinc levels ensure that interventions remain effective over time.

Zinc Deficiency and Copper Overload

There is a strong correlation between copper overload and zinc deficiency. The reason is because excess copper and other metals can force zinc out of the body. Likewise low zinc can lead to increasing levels of copper and other metals. Anxiety related symptoms of zinc deficiency are frequently due to copper overload. Elevated free copper causes dopamine to convert to noradrenaline, the fight or flight neurotransmitter. Learn more in Dr Dave's blog posts below.