Zinc to Strengthen The Defenses
Some studies have shown that many people suffer from lack of this important mineral and, therefore, present problems related to disease resistance, wound healing, cell regeneration, nutrient utilization and disposal of waste compounds. Include in your diet and invigorate your health!
Zinc is a bluish-white element belonging to the group of minerals that humans need to eat very small amounts (trace), but this does not mean unimportant. On the contrary, their presence is vital in many body processes and to a large extent, it depends on our ability to tackle diseases.
Under normal conditions we can find 2 to 3 grams of zinc in the body of an adult, they are concentrated mainly in bones, teeth, muscles, leukocytes (blood cells whose function is to fight infections or foreign bodies), skin , hair and testicles. Thus, by volume is second in importance as a trace element, only after iron.
Although it has sometimes been underestimated its importance, several studies have shown that when used properly generates significant benefits. One of the key is, without doubt, the stimulation of the immune system (which protects us from disease), as it has been found to help maintain the defenses at high levels and plays an important role in the prevention and cure of common cold and flu. It is also used in training and development of new cells and in wound healing.
Zinc is also a component of enzymes that transport carbon dioxide to the lungs, so that the gas is disposed of through breathing, and also facilitates the absorption of protein and carbohydrates, which are necessary for normal operation cells and produce energy. To make matters worse, plays important role in the health of the reproductive organs (involved in its development and regulates the function of the prostate gland) and was designated as responsible for the acuity of taste and smell.
This element is involved in other important functions:
- Formation of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows us to utilize sugars.
- Muscular work.
- Utilization of phosphorus, it is essential in the formation and maintenance of bones, teeth development, milk secretion and muscle training.
- Development of the skeleton, nervous system and brain of the fetus.
- Release of vitamin A that is stored in the liver (the nutrient used in the formation and maintenance of mucous membranes, skin, teeth and bones).
- Menstrual cycle regulation.
New research associate it with good performance of the brain (seems to be linked with the activity of substances that nerve cells communicate, called neurotransmitters) and cancer prevention.
credit to: Mario Rivas