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Zinc prevents vaginal candidiasis by inhibiting expression of fungal protein

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34 pointsbookofjoe15 comments

I'm concerned about the same mechanism that causes permanent loss of taste with zinc lozenges, and if it applies here. I don't want to poison the nerves in my genitals. It isn't a common or widespread effect, but it is severe.

There are a lot of baby lotions which contain zinc and they seem to be safe to use.

It's disappointing that the first two comments to pop up here are sex related. Maybe it isn't about you? Something that is good for womens health need not be something you only do to get more sex.

> Maybe it isn't about you? Something that is good for womens health need not be something you only do to get more sex.

Yeast infections are transferable to men.

Sure absolutely, and if the comment about condoms was put with a little more context it could be read that way. The other comment though, not so much.

In any case, If you go to pharmacy and browse that aisle the products are targeted at women because it's primarily women that experience symptoms. You can certainly take those medications, and you probably should if a partner needs to.

you're disappointed that an article about yeast infection has comments related to about sex, but a risk factor is intercourse?

It's not relevant in this context and both of the comments were throw away lines.

The study abstract suggests the use of a zinc gel. It would be interesting to know if zinc supplements have any impact or whether on topical application has any impact.

Yeah, I’m with you.

Then of course there’s always some disingenuous replies that defend it, any way they can, while simultaneously trying to sound academic to deflect potential responses.

Should have “in mice” in the headline.

>Zinc prevents vaginal candidiasis by inhibiting expression of fungal protein in mice — "4 too long"

Doesn't ejaculate contain zinc and other micronutrients?

Could be, but not in the quantities required to have any efect.

Every 𝞵g helps

Shoulda said picogram

Now we need to find someone who makes condoms out of it.

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