Zinc

Did you know that up to 70% of Americans don’t get the recommended amount of zinc through their daily diet?  Zinc may not be the first ingredient you think of for your health but it’s time that zinc gets the attention it deserves.  Zinc is an essential mineral that is second only to iron in its concentration in the body.  In short, zinc does a lot, and you need a daily intake of it because the body can’t store it.

Some of the areas zinc directly affects include immunity, healthy cell growth, bone strength, eye health, wound recovery and reproductive health.  People that are particularly vulnerable to zinc deficiencies are vegetarians – since the bioavailability of zinc from vegetarian diets is lower than non –vegetarian diets, pregnant and lactating women – due to high fetal requirements for zinc and because lactation can deplete zinc from the mother’s body.  

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.