Global Micronutrient Deficiencies Visualized
The root cause of immune dysfunction?
SYNOPSIS
As discussed in our previous articles on Zinc deficiency and the role that the Zelenko Protocol, or daily prophylactic variations of it, can play in fortifying our immune response, it begs the question as to what the deficiencies may be in other vital mineral micronutrients? The Lancet published a study on August 29th, 2024 providing an very nice overview of them across the globe. The Epoch Times, posted a story about this study, which Zerohedge highlighted recently.
It’s eye-opening.
TREATMENT
Although Men In Black has primarily focused on the role of Zinc deficiency, here, as well as in PROTOCOL-Z, we do not ignore deficiencies in other mineral and vitamin micronutrients that exist due to our diet, and very likely the chelation of essential metals from our foods due to the use of systemic herbicides, such as glyphosates.
We must remember that our bodies have evolved over millions of years of evolution to utilize various micronutrients within our physiology for a reason. Our prehistoric ancestors instinctively knew this as evidence displays of their reliance upon a diet of meats and shellfish revealed as a common part of their nutritional intake.
This only makes sense as shellfish, by weight, are the greatest concentrated source of dietary Zinc found in nature. Not just Zinc, but nearly every other essential metal element, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper. Filter feeding oceanic oysters, clams, and scallops (I love buttered scallops) are, in fact, even better sources than Red Meats.
And those sea creatures that prey upon them, such as crabs and octopi, are voracious predators of shellfish, and would incorporate those consumed micronutrients into their own bodies, then they are preyed upon by other predators, including man as we travel up the food chain.
So while it might make sense to eat more seafood, rather than tablet based supplementation, we now face a growing problem of mercury contamination and other toxic metals that are poisonous, as our seaways become increasingly polluted with chemical and metallic waste. So it pays to be very choosy about where we source our seafood. And that, of course, comes at a very hefty financial price due to over-fishing and depleted fisheries. But supplementation can be an effective means of making up for what we currently lack in our global diets.
And as we’ve stated previously, this doesn’t mean that over-dosing on such micronutrients results in a “more is better” approach. Our bodies only require so much of these minerals on a daily basis, and any excess will be excreted, which can place stress, long-term, upon our livers and kidneys.
Why don’t doctors emphasize resolving micronutrient deficiencies first, before prescribing drugs and vaccines?
Of late, I’ve been asking myself how various vaccines, including mRNA, can be expected to prompt the reputed “immune response” when it’s evident that we’re already immuno-suppressed due to micronutrient deficiencies? How can they expect a robust response to a novel pathogen, or antigen, if our immune systems already lack the nutritional resources for mounting such a reaction?
It would only seem logical that resolving natural micronutrient deficiencies should be the first step, prior to administering medicinal interventions, right? And with regard to vaccines, shouldn’t our immune system be primed to its utmost with critical nutrients PRIOR to attempting to elicit an immune response to an injected pathogen, antigen?
Hmmm…
The Lancet study
I found this image contained in the Lancet Study very impressive and comprehensive. It appears to be a good, but alarming, resource upon which to gain comprehension as to just how deficient the human population is in such micronutrients:
Pretty stunning, isn’t it?
But that’s not to say that I totally concur with the results being displayed. The US is showing “green” for Zinc deficiencies. YET, we have seen a large increase in the rate of cancer over past decades in the US:
Given the essential role we outlined about Zinc deficiency and dysfunction in the p53 anti-tumor protein, this would seem contradictory on its face, so I’m left wondering if hidden Zinc deficiencies in the US, and perhaps also around the world are skewed by faulty test results. Tests for Zinc deficiency would strike me as being more prevalent in the US, but perhaps there exists another mineral/vitamin deficiency that is more prevalent and has equal, or greater bearing.
As mentioned above, the US extensively uses glyphosates as herbicides and they are known chelators of metal ions. Why does this matter? Because the more foods that we eat that contain systemic glyphosate residues, the more likely that those compounds will bind to metal ions in our bodies, where they will be excreted in our urine and stool. And if urine tests are utilized to assess Zinc deficiencies, glyphosates may skew the results and lead to false results relative to existing bodily Zinc levels. Those tests will record metal ions bound to those glyphosates that are also being excreted. See the problem? So I would opine that there is a case to be made that Zinc deficiencies are greater than currently being recognized.
But what about Blood Serum tests? Zinc that is found in the blood is being transported to various tissues, where it will be utilized by the body. Excess Zinc may also be on its way to be excreted. Nearly 60% of our Zinc is locked up in our muscle tissues and bone. As those cells die, that Zinc is released and transported elsewhere, or to be eliminated. So blood serum testing can be skewed as well and is, at best, an approximation of Zinc sufficiency. There really are no reliable tests available for accurately measuring our current Zinc status.
“Unfortunately, and in contrast to trace elements such as iron and copper, there is no precise and reliable biomarker to assess an individual´s zinc status (Haase and Schomburg, 2019; Lowe et al., 2013). This hampers an easy and cost-effective clinical analysis.”
The above article also states that daily Zinc intake of 40mg is manageable, but 8-10mgs is the current RDA. Mind you, we’re referring to ELEMENTAL ZINC (EZ), the kind we derive from our diet, and not Zinc Sulphate (21% EZ, or Zinc Citrate (34% EZ).. etc. You must look at the labels to ascertain the actual amounts of EZ that the Zinc supplement contains, and adjust dosing accordingly.
I find this interesting because in the Zelenko Protocol, Dr. Zelenko administered 220mgs of Zinc Sulfate to his patients, which would be the approximate equivalent of 44mgs of Elemental Zinc as a daily intake for one week. And, if those metal ions are being derived from shellfish, that would also provide the necessary Copper and other minerals, helping to resolve any issues that might arise from Zinc and Copper binding to one another, leading to Copper deficiencies, which impact our neurological functions. So what Zev’s Zinc dosing really that extreme?
However, if US Zinc deficiencies are based upon the RDA, this would positively skew the results by “lowballing” the requisite requirements, would it not? Our bodies can handle 40mg of daily EZ, but the RDA is only 10mgs? Why is that? The RDA is an approximation of sufficiency that was determined decades ago. Is it still reliable? That, I would opine, may cause hidden Zinc deficiencies that are being recorded as sufficiency. That suggests we could supplement up to 200mgs of Zinc Sulphate, with corresponding supplementation of Copper (taken separately and at least several hours apart) to maintain balance.
And, of course, these dosages would be impacted by body mass. At 100 kilograms (6’3 and 220lbs) I take 100mgs per day, split up between morning and just before bed (no more need for melatonin now). I combine it with 400mgs of EGCG via my drink mix concoction, which I someday hope to market at capital becomes available. And I’m noticing a marked, positive, difference in inflammation reduction, and weight loss. I also take a double dose of a Kirkland multi-vitamin, which contain copper and other minerals as well as additional Vitamin D3. However, I’m thinking to experiment and increase my Zinc Sulfate to 150 mgs daily to see what impact, if any, that it has.
Fundamentally speaking, micronutrient deficiencies in the essential elements and vitamins our bodies evolved to rely upon for its proper function are something that we must consider on a daily basis, especially if we’re relying up a host of medicinal prescriptions. We should always endeavor to resolve the deficiencies first, before relying upon long-term prescriptions, or at the very least do both at the same time and closely monitor results. And that Lancet report seems to reveal just how deficient humanity is in those critical elements that make up the foundation of our immunity and overall physiology.
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Interesting that the graphic above does not include a map for vitamin D deficiency. My reading indicates that vitamin D deficiency is the strongest micronutrient predictor for cancer.