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What is Zinc?
Zinc is an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell.
It stimulates the activity of numerous enzymes, which are substances
that promote biochemical reactions in the human body. Zinc supports
a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing, helps maintain
the body's sense of taste and smell, and is needed for DNA synthesis.
Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy,
childhood, and adolescence.
Zinc supplements help us process protein and promote healthy human
fertility. Zinc deficiency has been linked to stretch marks, poor
immune system, cataracts and acne, among others.
Zinc health benefits:
- Supports immune function
- Supports nerve function
- Supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood,
and adolescence
- Supports proper digestion
- Supports eye health
- Promote healthy skin, hair and nails
- Supports healthy testosterone levels.
Health conditions that may increase zinc requirement:
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica (a lack of absorption of zinc from
the intestine)
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)
- Eating disorders
- Intestine diseases
- Infections (continuing or chronic)
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Pancreas disease
- Skin disorders
- Stress (continuing)
- Trauma (prolonged)
Precautions & Possible Side Effects:
- Do not take zinc supplements and copper, iron, or phosphorus
supplements at the same time. It is best to space doses of these
products 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each dietary
supplement.
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