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QUESTION: zinc is good for? ANS:

Zinc is necessary for the proper functioning of numerous enzymes
It is involved in the regulation of gene expression.
It helps in the development and activation of immune cells.
It promotes cell division and growth, collagen synthesis, and tissue repair.
It is necessary for normal growth and development, especially during childhood and adolescence.
It plays a role in memory formation and learning.
It is involved in the regulation of neurotransmitters and synaptic plasticity, which are important for optimal brain function.

Zinc Mineral
Recommended Daily Amount	Food Sources	Function
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
	· Milk · Cheese · Yogurt	· Acts as an antioxidant · Protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals

zinc is good for?
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024