11 g (men) |
· Oysters
· Crab
· Shrimp |
· Aids in the production and function of immune cells. |
8 mg (women) |
· Beef
· Pork
· Lamb |
· Essential for proper wound healing by supporting collagen synthesis
· Tissue repair
· Cell growth |
9 mg (pregnant women)
|
· Chicken
· Turkey
|
· Plays a role in DNA synthesis
· Cell division
· Protein synthesis
· Contributing to growth and development during childhood and adolescence. |
11 mg (breastfeeding women) |
· Beans
· Lentils |
· Necessary for normal cognitive function, memory and learning. |
2-11 mg (children) |
· Nuts and seeds cashews
· Pumpkin seeds |
· Involved in the sense of taste and smell
· Maintaining taste buds and olfactory receptors |
|
· Whole grains wheat
· Rice |
· Supports reproductive health |
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· Milk
· Cheese
· Yogurt |
· Acts as an antioxidant
· Protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals |