Zinc

Zinc is essential for activity of some enzymes. It is a component of vital enzyme carbonic anhydrase, and other enzymes like several dehydrogenases (alcohol, gluboxypeptidase). It exists in the body mostly in combination with other constituents. It is a bluish-white, metallic element. It is excreted mainly in urine. A study results said that rheumatoid arthritis could be taken care of by a diet rich in vitamin E, zinc and beta-carotene. Zinc is an integral and essential element of insulin molecule. Zinc easily forms a compound with Insulin, and thus zinc prolongs insulin action. As pancreas is rich in zinc, it helps storage of insulin in the pancreas. Zinc promotes growth and sexual maturity, improves immune system and hastens healing of wounds, and helps digestion of protein. It is an ideal remedy for fatigue. It is needed to transport vitamin A to the retina. Whole wheat, breakfast cereals, nuts legumes, animal foods, like crabs, sardines, oysters, lean meat, eggs, cheese, and fish are good sources of zinc. The bioavailability of zinc in vegetable foods is low where as animal foods, are dependable sources. The deficiency of zinc can cause loss of appetite and taste, alopaecia, skin lesions, reduced growth, and dysfunction of reproductive system. The RDA of 3 mg for infants, 10 mg for children, and 10-15 mg for adults.


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