Zinc Tablet - 10mg

The body doesn't produce or store Zinc which means it must be obtained from our diet or supplementation. Not surprisingly, Zinc is becoming one of the most popular mineral supplements available.

Zinc plays a part in a huge number of body processes

Zinc is a multi-functional and vital mineral, which is involved in hundreds of body processes including the following:

• It contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones, hair, nails, skin and vision
• It is involved in the health of our reproductive system and healthy fertility
• It helps maintain our immune system, where it is used to help prevent the chance of infection
• It is required for the metabolism of Vitamin A
• It helps metabolise carbohydrates so they can be converted into energy
• It is involved in maintaining normal cognitive function
• It contributes to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage

One fifth of the Zinc in our body is located in the skin where it helps in tissue repair and cell renewal. Too little zinc can lead to hair loss, skin problems, diarrhoea and poor wound healing.

Natural food sources of Zinc

Zinc is generally found in protein sources; red meat, poultry (darker meat areas), eggs and seafood. Vegetarians will take Zinc from eggs, cheese, beans, grains and nuts, though Zinc is not as easily absorbed though non-animal sources. Many modern food processing techniques leave natural grains stripped of much of their Zinc content which is one of the many reasons believed to have contributed to a rise in Zinc deficiency.