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Posted by: Betty blink ®
04/03/2013, 16:10:15
June and others.: do you take 10 mg of zinc? Thanks. Marion



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Posted by: noonsmom ®
04/03/2013, 21:57:29
Try Zinc Picolinate (1 capsule of 25 mg) twice a day for four days before your shots and the day of your shots. Zinc Picolinate was recommended by a doctor in the BEBRF Bulletin a couple of issues ago. It can be obtained in any vitamine store and, unlike Zytase, is not expensive.

Zytase recommends not interfering with the zinc by taking other supplements. I have been guilty of doing so and will try their regimen next time I take shots. I can live without vitamins for five days.

See which works best for you - zinc picolinate or zytase. Hopefully, for the sake of your pocketbook, it'll be the former.




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Posted by: noonsmom ®
04/03/2013, 22:02:18
Here's the skinny on Zytase:

What are the ingredients in ZYTAZE®?
Each capsule contains Zinc as Zinc Citrate 25 mg and Phytase 500 mg. Other ingredients include: Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, and Microcrystalline Cellulose.


What is phytase?
Phytase is an enzyme that effectively breaks down phytates, a group of phosphate-containing compounds which tightly bind zinc in the intestinal tract and prevent zinc absorption. Phytates are found in whole grain breads, whole-wheat products, many cereals, soy, oats, legumes (including peas, peanuts and peanut butter), beans, corn, nuts, rice, and other foods as well.


Why should I take ZYTAZE® before my next injection(s)?
To be effective, each molecule of botulinum toxin must be associated with a molecule of zinc. Unfortunately, not all zinc is the same and taking a poorly absorbed form of zinc can compete with absorption with better zinc available through foods, which can be worse than taking no zinc at all. ZYTAZE® is specially formulated with a unique patent-pending combination of organic zinc and phytase to maximize zinc absorption, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections.


If I take more zinc and phytase, will it increase the effectiveness of my botulinum toxin injections?
More of a good thing is not necessarily better. Too much zinc can cause gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain as well as dizziness, kidney dysfunction, anemia, and decreased immune function. Too much zinc may actually DECREASE the effect of botulinum toxins. Too much phytase on a regular basis may cause too much zinc absorption resulting in the previously mentioned side effects. Consuming a controlled amount of zinc and phytase prior to and at the time of receiving botulinum toxin injections is recommended to enhance effects without the risk of zinc toxicity.

What is the recommended dosage of ZYTAZE®?
Two capsules daily for four days prior to and on the day of receiving botulinum toxin injections. Each prescription package contains 10 capsules. ZYTAZE® may be taken during meals or snacks, but avoid taking ZYTAZE® within two hours of medications and/or supplements. ZYTAZE® is a medical food and is intended to be used under the supervision of a physician.
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How is ZYTAZE® supplied?
ZYTAZE® is supplied in a blister pack of 10 clear, hard-shell capsules containing zinc and phytase.




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Re: Zinc how much to take. (June)
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Posted by: June in Toronto ®
04/04/2013, 09:50:13
I take 50mg of over-the-counter zinc a week before and after injections. Have done so for years. June in Toronto



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Posted by: noonsmom ®
04/07/2013, 21:26:26
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I take 50mg of over-the-counter zinc a week before and after injections. Have done so for years. June in Toronto

And? Please share what it does for you. What would happen if you didn't take it? I'm still not sure about the efficacy of zinc. The last time I got shots, I did not take zine because my doctor's office gave me an emergency appointment immediately. So no chance to take the zinc regimen. Frankly, I don't feel any different from the last time when I DID take zinc.

Marcia




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Posted by: June in Toronto ®
04/08/2013, 09:11:35
I stopped taking 50 mg of zinc per day prior to botox injections (and after) once or twice and I believe the injections did not work as well or for as long. It seems to help me. June in Toronto



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Posted by: Betty blink ®
04/04/2013, 10:52:20
Thanks nooonsmom for all that info. Appreciate Iit. Thank you June . It's all a great help. I was taking 10 mg of zinc so guess I will be able to use the 25 mg bottle I bought before next injections.

We can't buy Zytase here but I'll try the 25mg zinc Next injection time. Marion




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Re: Zinc how much to take. (June)
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Posted by: ironhunt ®
04/09/2013, 07:59:41
I am in a study right now, being done at St.Joseph's Health Care in Hamilton Ont. by Dr.Khan and his colleagues. It is to study the potential effects of zinc supplementation in improving the effectiveness and duration of botulinum toxin for eyelid spasm disorders. I had to take 50mg of zinc each day, 5 days before my botox treatment and 5 days after my treatment.
Maybe this will help you with the amount of zinc to try.



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Posted by: June in Toronto ®
04/09/2013, 10:18:57
Interesting Barbara, that's the amount I take. I was told this by a doctor at the first BEBRF conference I attended in the USA. I await Dr.Khan's findings. See you at the BEBCRF Conference I hope!

June in Toronto




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Posted by: Betty blink ®
04/09/2013, 11:04:35
Sounds good. Thanks for the posting. I'm hesitant to try supplements as they have side effects too. My present bottle of Zinc 25 mg reads "helps to maintain immune function" and a warning "zinc supplements can cause a copper deficiency"

That regimen of 5 days before and 5 days after sounds good.

Have you noticed any change in the effectiveness and duration of Botox. - or is it too early to tell?

Next injection app't, I will try that regime. Hope it's the right zinc. Mine is from zinc Gluconate. Marion




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Posted by: ironhunt ®
04/09/2013, 12:36:59
Now in the 6th week since my injections, I have not noticed any difference. There is a chance that I might have been given a placebo. Barb.



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Re: Zinc how much to take.
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Posted by: Betty blink ®
04/09/2013, 15:31:29
Barb: ohh .. Right. Well , I'm looking forward to the results and I'll try the 50mg next app't instead of the small dose of 10 I was taking. Marion



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