The benefits of zinc will make you think

Zinc is the second-most-abundant trace mineral in your body and is present in every cell. Zinc helps boost the immune system and maintain mucous membranes. Low zinc levels can increase the risk of disease and illness. While there is currently no evidence that zinc can prevent or treat Covid-19, some
research suggests that maintaining adequate zinc levels could possibly offer some protection against the disease.

Important to note is that zinc is an essential mineral; in other words it is not naturally found or stored in the body, it has to be acquired through food sources.
In addition to supporting our immune system, zinc supports a number of other functions in the body, including enabling the body to make proteins and DNA.
It also contributes to wound healing, plays a role in childhood growth and development and has trusted antioxidant properties. As such, it can help reduce
oxidative stress. Scientists believe that there is a link between oxidative stress and chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and other aspects of
metabolic syndrome.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a higher intake of zinc is necessary, because newborns and babies up to six months obtain zinc through breast milk.
Food sources of zinc include beans, meats, nuts, fish, seafood, whole-grain cereals, dairy products and some fortified foods. Anyone following a plant-based diet may need additional zinc in their daily diet because the zinc available in the foods which will make up their diet is harder for the
body to absorb. A deficiency of zinc can increase the risk of various health problems, including delayed growth in children, loss of appetite, changes in taste, a higher risk of infections, fertility problems, diarrhoea, problems with wound healing and eye and skin lesions. Research suggests that low zinc levels also increase the risk for infectious diseases like malaria, measles, HIV, tuberculosis and pneumonia.

Always consult your healthcare provider before taking a supplement as supplements could react with prescribed or OTC medication you are using.
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