50 to 100 mg of zinc for finasteride side effects??

[Thom]

I have seen this tossed around here that it could help low libido if one takes 50 to 100 mg of zinc a day. I am not opposed to this but I have read elsewhere that the recommended dose for an adult male is just at around 30 mg.

Will taking up to 100 mg a day end up harming me in the long run? It certainly does increase my libido.

 

[Thom]

I know about the nausea, I get that from just 50 mg for about 2 minutes then it subsides. What other side effects can come from that much zinc? The main thing I fear is losing more hair!

 

[flamingpie]

combining the amount of zinc in my multi vitamin and the zinc supplement i take,
i have 65 mg of zinc per day. Been doing this for the past two months and have had no side effects. Hope i didnt just jinx myself.

 

[Ende]

50 - 100 mg zinc a day is recommended by Dr. Shippen. It works as an aromatase inhibitor, and you can expect some of the same side effects as prescription AI's like Arimidex; symptoms of low estrogen level. It's originally meant to be used as a temporary treatment, and it's excellent for men who's having symptoms of andropause.

 

[Thom]

50 - 100 mg zinc a day is recommended by Dr. Shippen. It works as an aromatase inhibitor, and you can expect some of the same side effects as prescription AI's like Arimidex; symptoms of low estrogen level. It's originally meant to be used as a temporary treatment, and it's excellent for men who's having symptoms of andropause.

I haven't noticed any bad side effects yet from 100 mg a day but I am worried about the long term effects. It just keeps me from not being 'limp' haha