Zinc is an essential mineral that is found in every cell in our body. It has been shown to be involved in over 300 enzyme systems and is involved in a wide range of metabolic activities including collagen formation, wound healing and healthy immune system.
Zinc is essential for:
- The healing of injuries.
- Sexual growth and development.
- Hair growth.
- Insulin production.
- Immunity.
- Sense of smell and taste.
- Fertility.
- Zinc is also extremely important during pregnancy to ensure proper growth and development of the foetus.
Signs of zinc deficiency:
- Growth retardation.
- Depressed immune function.
- Diarhoea
- Dandruff
- Gonad dysfunction / Low sperm count.
- Altered taste or smell.
- Skin problems.
- White spots on fingernails.
- Stretch marks on the skin.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Delayed wound healing.
Source: Injectable Nutrients, by Dr Karel Hromek.
