Posted by jcc on August 6, 2007, at 12:42:49
In reply to Re: reply to Larry, and How much zinc is toxic? » Penlady, posted by Larry Hoover on July 31, 2007, at 10:51:04
I think I would agree that zinc in the 40-50mg amount would be safe.
It was recommended by a doctor who treats pyroluria that my daughter begin with 90mg of zinc, ... with follow up testing after 3 months to monitor the zinc/copper ratio. I actually was never quite comfortable with zinc in that range, and settled on less... and it seemed to work.
Because most doctors don't recognize this condition, it can be hard to find follow up. Another reason we settled on less zinc... so I don't need to worry about overdoing.
We also use the P5P type of B6, and I don't worry at all about using 100-200mg of B6. Anyone concerned about the safety of B6 can check the right bar on this page about the safety of B6 (PDR and other references).
http://jccglutenfree.googlepages.com/vitaminb6
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