Zinc is a key mineral for optimal health. Because of this we want to look at the health benefits of zinc.

This mineral is needed for proper immune function, wound healing, bone health, metabolism, and DNA synthesis.

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Because your body can’t produce or store it, zinc is considered an essential nutrient. This means you need a daily consumption of it through either diet or supplementation.

The normal RDI is 11 mg for men and 8 mg for women.

Because zinc is present in every cell, it’s the second most abundant trace mineral in your body. Needed for over 300 different enzymatic reactions, zinc helps with the following:

• The production of more than 90,000 enzymes.

• Repairs and strengthens proteins, especially hemoglobin.

• Helps with digestion and absorption of calcium.

• Responsible for transporting amino acids and magnesium through the cell membranes.

• Important for proper blood flow and growth of new red blood cells.

• Essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails.

• Helps the body absorb magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamins B2 and B12.

• And Zinc is a powerful antioxidant, which gives it anti-inflammatory properties.

That’s just a small sampling of the health benefits of zinc. Which brings us to the 5 key benefits. Read More →