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Originally Posted by orthomolecular
Zinc Status is basically a liquid zinc supplement. It works on the principle that when you are deficient in zinc your sense of taste is diminished. So you put some liquid Zinc Status in your mouth, maybe the bottle says a tablespoon, and let it stay there for something like 10 seconds before swallowing. If you don't taste anything you know you have a zinc deficiency. Some people may experience a delayed tasted. That too indicates a deficiency.
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I think you can pretty much do the same thing with a regular zinc supplement - just put it on your tongue. When my chiropractor was muscle testing me for zinc, I made a face at the awful taste, and he said that was a good sign. I can't remember if I was deficient for zinc at that point or not.
Claire