Characteristics and Benefits:

Essential for optimal physical performance and energy levels;

For protein synthesis and proper function of red and white blood cells;

Participates in synthesize or more than 200 metalloprotease and nucleic acid;

Enhances immunity and accelerates wound healing;

Supports reproductive system of men and women and helps with infertility

Enhances immune system

Zinc deficiency profoundly affects the immune system because low zinc produces a direct and rapid decline in T cell function. T cells elevate the body’s immune system when viruses, bacteria, or challenges to health arise. There’s evidence that a need for more zinc may increase with age to counter inflammation, support the immune system, and ensure healthy cell function.

Protects cardiovascular system

Zinc is vital to maintain the health of cardiovascular cells and the endothelium. The endothelium is the thin layer of cells that lines the blood vessels and plays a major role in circulation. Low zinc can cause a deficiency in the endothelial barrier, which leads to high cholesterol buildup and inflammation. Cholesterol and inflammation increase your risk of heart disease.

Prevents diabetes

Zinc is needed for the healthy function of most hormones, including insulin. Zinc binds to insulin so that insulin is adequately stored in the pancreas and released when glucose enters the blood stream. When zinc concentration falls, there is a reduction in insulin secrection and peripheral insulin sensitivity, which if persistent, will lead to diabetes. A recent study of Spanish school children found a direct relationship between low zinc levels, greater body fat content, and insulin resistance.

A powerful antioxidant

Zinc is an excellent antioxidant that gets rid of free radicals which causes damage to cells in the body by bounding with them and neutralizing them. Zinc also targets free radicals that cause inflammation and is especially effective at detoxifying heavy metals from the brain.

A powerful detoxifier

The progression of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease is accelerated by heavy metal buildup in the brain. Zinc can help get rid of those toxins, and it also helps maintain cellular homeostasis of brain cells.

Zinc plays an essential role in neurotransmitter function and helps maintain brain structure and health. This is very important because a key part of supporting brain health and function is to ensure the membrane gets the nutrients it needs.

Prevents cancer

Ananda Prasad, a leading researcher in the field of zinc and health, notes that simply ensuring our zinc levels are adequate can help cure number of the most severe health problems, especially cancer and poor immune function. Along with prostate cancer, low zinc plays a role in the development of most cancers of the breast, colon, ovaries, lungs, skin, and leukemia.

How much zinc do we need every day?

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Zinc

Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation

0-6 months 2 mg 2 mg  

7-12 months 3 mg 3 mg  

1-3 years 3 mg 3 mg  

4-8 years 5 mg 5 mg  

9-13 years 8 mg 8 mg  

14-18 years 11 mg 9 mg 12 mg 13 mg

19 years 11mg 8 mg 11 mg 12 mg