What is Zinc?

Zinc is found in traces in all body tissues and the body’s content of zinc is 2-3 g. It is a constituent of insulin and of many enzymes in the body.

Zinc deficiency has been reported to result in growth failure and sexual infantilism in adolescents and in loss of taste and delayed wound healing. Zinc is widely distributed in foodstuffs both animal and vegetable – but the bioavailability of zinc in vegetable foods is low.

Animal foods such as milk, meat and fish are dependable sources. Suggested daily intake for adults ranges from 5-10 mg. Growing children and pregnant and lactating woman need more. Most human diets provide these amounts.

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