Zinc (Zn)
Zinc is a trace mineral which is needed by more than 300 enzymes to repair the body and protect against immune invaders.
Zinc helps synthesize proteins, helps cells reproduce, supports healthy aging, and helps maintain fertility in adults.
Strenuous exercise both requires and depletes zinc stores, and low zinc levels in the muscles correlate with reduced endurance capacity.
Health Benefits of Zinc
When added to foods, beverages, and supplements, zinc can help support:
Healthy Vision
Healthy Growth
Sports Recovery
Healthy Immune Function
Cell Function and Development
Zinc’s Role in Immunity Has Been Studied Extensively
Zinc affects virtually all aspects of our immune system, from the nonspecific barrier functions of the passive immune system (skin, mucous membranes, etc.), to the specific lymphocytic functions of the active immune system.
Zinc is needed for the development of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) and other natural killer cells in the nonspecific immune defense, and also offers vital support for other specific immune defenses.
