Zinc supplement

[Robert1220]

I have NASH cirrhosis which is compensated and T2 diabetes. I am 68 years old, struggling to stick to a healthy eating plan. I take B12 and a vitamin D supplement. Is it safe for me to take a zinc supplement? I would appreciate any advice in relation to this. Many thanks and I hope everyone is keeping as well as can be with this illness x.

[BritishLiverTrust8 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear Robert1220

This is a question that your own health care professional is best placed to answer, as they have access to your medical records and it is important to always talk to your medical team before you try a new supplement as the advice will be different for different people.

We suggest talking this through with your own doctor or health care professional in the first instance.

Here is the link to some general information about supplements and vitamins on our website, which you may find useful britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If you would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Mufan99]

Your GP can take a blood test for Zinc. It is not a common test so they may need to discuss the result with your specialist. My partner is taking a prescribed supplement because low zinc is suspected for change in the sense of taste ie things tasting too salty or too sweet. Just our experience, not medical advice.