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What does Zinc do? Zinc is essential for the normal function of the pancreas and prostate gland and for reproductive organ growth. Zinc is an essential mineral that is a component of more than 300 enzymes needed to repair wounds, maintain fertility in adults and growth in children, synthesize protein, help cells reproduce, preserve vision, boost immunity, and protect against free radicals, among other functions. Plays a specific role in protein synthesis. Essential for cell growth. Necessary for the regeneration of tissue and utilization of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin A. Plays an important role in burn and wound healing. In order to repair micro tears that can occur as a result of strenuous exercise, serious athletes usually require higher amounts of most vitamins and mineralsincluding zincthan sedentary people. Zinc is essential to keeping the immune system strong. For athletes, this is especially important, since being sidelined with a viral infection, or other illness, can force one to miss valuable workout time.

Zinc deficiency is problematic as plasma testosterone is regulated in part by zinc. Therefore, a zinc deficiency may adversely affect this hormone, causing muscular mass and strength to suffer. Your doctor can administer a routine test to determine whether or not you are deficient in zinc. Zinc is an essential trace mineral found in most tissues of the body, especially those in thyroid and reproductive organs. Over 80 enzymes and hormones require Zincfor optimal function. Zinc also plays a crucial role in the synthesis of protein, DNA and RNA. Zinc is required in large amounts by the brain for proper functioning. It is an important catalyst of the metabolic pathway of the unsaturated fatty acids and the synthesis of prostaglandins Benefits and Uses • boosts immune system • helps fight infection • plays a crucial role in the synthesis of protein, DNA and RNA • supports proper brain function • important for athletes and active individuals • healing properties • essential for cell growth