ZINC A RESTORATIVE MINERAL

We all need zinc, and in the next blog post I will explain just why and how it’s a very relevant mineral to take in terms of this viral epidemic going on. 

This vital mineral has a lot of benefits in the body, especially for our immunity and recovery of the body.

A small deficiency in Zinc can lead to health problems, that's why it's important to take this mineral seriously.

Zink is found in every tissue because it is found in cells throughout the body and its deficiency can affect the body in a lot of ways, that’s why it’s an essential mineral. 

Zinc Deficiency Signs

• Weak immune system 

• Poor wound healing 

• Hormonal imbalance 

• Changes in smell and taste 

• Hair loss 

• Loss of appetite 

• Diarrhea 

• Digestive issues 

• Unexplained weight loss 

• Fatigue 

• Decreased libido 

• Brain fog 

What functions does Zinc have in the body?

- Repairs DNA

• The body needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, zinc helps the body's ability to repair DNA.

-Essential for Cell division (wound-healing) 

• For a wound to heal we need the skin and tissue cells to divide and renew themselves.

-Needed for healthy enzyme function

• More than 200 enzymes require zinc to function healthy and these enzymes affect most major metabolic processes such as the function of the liver (detoxification) and pancreas (digestion).

-Helps the immune system 

-Fight off invading bacteria and viruses,

Therefore Zinc-deficient can lead to severe immune dysfunctions,

-It is an Antioxidant!

• Antioxidants fight cancer next to this Zink also protects against cardiovascular disease, It does this by suppression of anti-inflammatory responses that would otherwise lead to oxidative stress.

-It maintains Hormonal health

• Testosterone production slows naturally with age. 

• Zinc supports testosterone production which is important for men's health it gives men their energy, mental sharpness, strong sex drive.

• Zinc is essential to the function of women's ovaries and men's testes

  For women, it encourages the pituitary gland to release the follicle-stimulating hormone, which in charge of the release of egg cells from the ovary every month.

• Zinc is crucial to thyroid hormone metabolism which regulates the body's metabolic rate-controlling heart, muscle, and digestive function, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Zinc Daily Requirements 

• Adult males: 11 mg 

• Adult females: 8 mg 

• Pregnant women: 11 mg 

• Lactating women: 12 mg 

Top Food Sources of Zinc 

• Oysters 

• Grass-fed beef 

• Turkey breast 

• Lamb 

• Sesame seeds 

• Pasture-raised chicken

• Beans 

• Pumpkin seeds 

• Peanuts 

• Cashews 

• Avocados 

• Blackberries 

• pomegranate 

What causes zinc depletion: 

• Gastrointestinal surgery 

• Hormonal birth control 

• Vegetarianism and veganism (animal products contain zinc)

• Alcohol abuse -> Poor gut health = poor absorption of minerals 

• Sickle cell anemia 

• Leaky gut syndrome -> gaps in the intestinal walls allow bacteria and other toxins to pass into the bloodstream.

• Medications that deplete zinc include: Diuretics

  Thank you for reading!