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 | |