Zinc Question: What effect does zinc have on the prostate and on diabetes?
Controlled studies of zinc have never demonstrated any particular benefit. However, zinc is concentrated in the prostate and may be bacteriostatic. Consequently, many have used it for recurring infections. I always recommend it to patients since the risks are minimal. I have had about 5-10% of patients who clearly responded. I think that it works in occasional patients for reasons that are unclear. I think the studies include too many people to see the number who do improve. It is only useful for recurring infections, and not hypertrophy (increasing size) or prostate cancer. If you have recurring infections I’d try it for 3-5 months. Be aware that there may be no difference in the number or severity of infections. Zinc is used in many insulin preparations but has no effect on diabetes mellitus. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Medication/Pharmaceutical main page.
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