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Hi Listmates.  This came through to me in an online newsletter and
thought it might be of interest.

Zinc and folic acid are two nutrients that celiacs have trouble
absorbing--so it might help someone out there.  Of course, we know
that celiac is the cause of our malabsorption and this was not geared
toward celiacs in general--but it is mighty interesting.   Lorri


As we age, our food does not digest as well and as a
result we absorb fewer nutrients, including minerals.

The mineral zinc is closely tied to the sense of smell,
so it could be a zinc deficiency that is robbing you of
the incredible sense of smell.  Taking a good
vitamin/mineral supplement that includes at least 15 mg
of zinc should take care of the problem.  According to Dr.

John Lee (www.johnleemd.com), if you have lost your
sense of smell, try taking at least 15 mg of zinc daily for
a few months; men can take up to 30 mg daily.  Women
should not take more than 30 mg daily and men shouldn't
take more than 50 mg daily for more than a few weeks.

The conclusion is always the same.  When the body is
not getting the right nutrients, unwanted symptoms
arise.