Key trace element for immunity, wound healing, and growth.
Zinc is an essential trace element and cofactor for over 300 enzymes. It is indispensable for immunity, wound healing, growth, fertility, and taste and smell functions.
Zinc activates T lymphocytes and NK cells, accelerates wound healing, participates in testosterone synthesis, and is essential for taste and smell. Deficiency causes immunosuppression, alopecia, hypogeusia (reduced taste), and growth retardation.
Immunity, wound healing, DNA synthesis, growth, male fertility, sensory functions.
RDA: 10-11mg/day. Phytates in plant-based foods reduce absorption — soaking legumes improves bioavailability.
Zinc is the mineral of immunity — early supplementation reduces the duration of the common cold by 33%.
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