Zinc Lab Test Interactions
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Zinc's effect on lab tests
Zinc has the following effect on lab tests:
- Blood copper levels
High zinc supplements can decrease blood copper levels (so supplementation with copper is always need if high levels of zinc are supplemented).
High zinc supplements can decrease blood copper levels (so supplementation with copper is always need if high levels of zinc are supplemented)
Other Interactions with Zinc
Zinc has interactions with other substances, including:
- Alcohol
People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol may become deficient in zinc and not be able to effectively utilise the zinc already in the body, as the alcohol has an eliminatory effect on the zinc. - Caffeine
People who drink a lot of coffee may become deficient in zinc and not be able to effectively utilise the zinc already in the body, as the caffeine in the coffee has an eliminatory effect on the zinc. - Phytates
Phytates are substances which occur naturally in plant foods and have antioxidant properties; phytates increase the effectiveness and blood levels of zinc. - Polyphenols
Polyphenols are substances which occur naturally in plant foods and have antioxidant properties; polyphenols increase the effectiveness and blood levels of zinc.