/ neutraceuticals / zinc
Zinc
Preventive Intake: 20-50 mg
Benefits:
- Necessary for over 600 functions in the body.
- Aids in blood sugar balance.
- Important for immune and brain function.
- Required for all new tissue growth.
- Protects the liver from free radical damage.
- Necessary for protein synthesis and wound healing.
- Benefits male hormone production.
- Used in the treatment of dementia, ulcers, GI problems, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, mood disorders and eating disorders.
- Necessary to maintain eye health and used to prevent cataracts.
- Decreases the chances of prostate enlargement.
- May help prevent heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, colds, brain and nervous system deterioration, fatigue and appetite problems.
Deficiencies May Cause: Loss of a sense of taste, poor growth, poor wound healing and is considered a possible cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Food Sources: Oysters, shellfish, red meat and pumpkin seeds.