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Zinc may not be one of the more glamorous nutrients, but it should be.

Zinc is absolutely crucial to life. That said, most people are zinc deficient.

They may be highly functioning, but they are not truly healthy.

If the body does not have what it needs, things break down.

One of the most important functions of zinc is its role in supporting the immune system. It helps the body kill viruses and bacteria.

Read these articles to learn about zinc and how to make sure you are getting enough.

Understanding and Treating Zinc Deficiency in Celiac Disease

The mineral zinc is classified as an essential nutrient due to the vital functions it performs in our bodies.  It is found in almost every cell of the body with highest concentrations in the liver, pancreas, kidney, bone, and muscle. High concentrations occur in the brain, middle ear, eye, prostate gland, sperm, skin, hair, and nails. This micronutrient is essential for the activity of approximately 100 enzymes. Enzymes promote biochemical reactions in the body. Read More »

One nutrient deficiency can have a drastic effect on your health. We will illustrate by using zinc, but every nutrient is similar in that it is necessary for multiple body activities. What applies to zinc applies to all nutrients.

What is Zinc?
Zinc is a mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism, being essential for activation of almost 200 enzymes that have vital roles in the body. When enzymes do not get activated, they cannot perform their necessary functions which, in turn, damages health. Zinc promotes healthy skin, hair, immunity, fertility, and growth.

What Does Zinc Do In The Body?

1. Role in cell regulation;
2. Required in immune function to fight off invading bacteria and viruses;
3. Role in maintaining proper acid/base balance;
4. Role in production of DNA and RNA (genetic material in all cells);
5. Role in production of proteins;
6. Required for lipid metabolism;
7. Required for production of eicosanoids (signaling chemical);
8. Essential for male and female fertility;
9. Required in vitamin A metabolism (getting out of liver storage and transporting);
10. Supports normal development during gestation, childhood and adolescence;
11. Required for normal pregnancy and labor;
12. Component of insulin (energy metabolism);
13. Component of thymic hormones (immune function); and
14. Component of gustin for sense of smell and taste (taste acuity).

What Can Go Wrong When Zinc is Deficient?

Here is a list : Read More »