What Is Zinc?

[dropcap]Z[/dropcap]inc is an essential trace 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.

Q: What happens when enzymes do not get activated?

A: 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.

A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state because the body has no specialized zinc storage system.¹ Functions are more fully described below.

What Is Zinc Deficiency in Celiac Disease?

1. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/ [↩]