Did you know?

Americans are short on zinc. According to a leading consumer reporting organization in an article in their June, 2005 issue, 73% of Americans are low in zinc.

You may ask "So what?" But zinc is a trace mineral critical to many of the body's enzyme processes. It plays an important role in immune-system functioning, wound healing and overall health. Anyone with a compromised immune system should consider zinc supplementation.

Zinc plays a role in

• >making genetic materials, DNA and RNA
• >helping with the metabolism of fatty acids
• >promoting normal growth and development
• combating oxidative stress, which has been linked to aging and inefficient glucose regulation.
• People with type 1 diabetes tend to be zinc-deficient, which may impair imune function. (Learn how to boost immune function.)
• Manganese is better absorbed and utilized by the body in the presence of zinc. Therefore, zinc helps build and maintain healthy bones.
• Zinc works with GLA to reduce inflammation.
• Zinc intake can prevent prostate enlargement and can help reduce the size of the prostate.
• Zinc is critical in many aspects of hormonal metabolism.
• It has also been suggested that zinc supplementation may be protective against the occurrence of cirrhosis of the liver which can be an important consideration in alcoholism.
• Persons with acne might be helped by Zinc since it helps control bacteria and is necessary for normal oil production.

Foods rich in zinc

• Buckwheat
• beef
• lamb
• crab
• oysters

Don't eat enough of these foods? Be sure to take a supplement that contains zinc. Your body needs at least 15 milligrams per day. Experts say not to exceed 40 mg a day though.

Over 200 Reasons to Add Zinc to Your Diet !

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