Zinc para Acne
A Evidencia Múltiples ensayos clínicos de gran tamaño muestran de forma consistente beneficios significativos.A meta-analysis found zinc supplementation (30-45 mg/day for 8-12 weeks) significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions. Zinc inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, C. acnes growth, and inflammatory cytokines.
Conclusión
A meta-analysis found zinc supplementation (30-45 mg/day for 8-12 weeks) significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions. Zinc inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, C. acnes growth, and inflammatory cytokines.
Key Study Findings
Población: 17-year-old boy self-treating acne with excess zinc
Key Statistics
12
Estudios
900
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 8-11 mg/day (RDA)
- acneskinhealth:
- 15-30 mg/day
Límite superior: 40 mg/day (elemental zinc — higher doses may cause copper depletion)
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Negative | -- |
| None | -- | Negative | 76 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| Large daily doses of zinc supplements | 26 weeks | Negative | 1 |
| 2 g | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
Mejor momento para tomar: With meals to reduce nausea; avoid taking with iron or calcium
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Nausea (especially on empty stomach)
- ⚠ Copper depletion with long-term high-dose use
- ⚠ Metallic taste
- ⚠ Headache
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Copper supplements (mutual absorption competition — separate by 2+ hours)
- ● Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics (reduced antibiotic absorption)
- ● Penicillamine (reduced absorption of both)
- ● Iron supplements (competitive absorption)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: 40 mg/day (elemental zinc — higher doses may cause copper depletion)
Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
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References
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