ZINC
Teenagers will be happy to know that zinc is good for their skin, helping to prevent acne, regulate the activity of oil glands and aiding in collagen formation. For young women, especially, zinc is important in the growth of the reproductive organs. In general, zinc helps promote a healthy immune system and helps fight against, and prevent the formation of, free radicals and that’s good news for everyone! Zinc works well in concert with vitamins A, C and E, specifically when it comes to healing wounds and maintaining the proper concentration of vitamin E in the blood and increasing the absorption of vitamin A. Supplements are available that are simply composed of A-C-E and zinc. Zinc is important to make sure you can smell and taste the world properly, protects the liver from chemical damage and is vital for bone formation. It is important to know that zinc is a constituent of insulin.
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SOURCES
Brewer's yeast, egg yolks, fish, lamb, legumes, lima beans, liver meats, mushrooms, oysters, pecans, poultry, pumpkin seeds, sardines, seafood, soybeans, sunflower seeds and whole grains.
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DEFICIENCIES
A deficiency in zinc may lead to a decrease or loss in your sense of smell or taste. Fingernails may become thin, peel and develop white spots. Other signs include acne, fatigue, growth impairment, hair loss, high cholesterol, impaired night vision, increased bouts of infection, infertility, memory impairment, prostate issues, recurrent colds and flu and slow wound healing.
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