Name

Zinc

Action

A Trace element essential at every stage of life from cradle to grave. Involved in the production of over 80 hormones. A necessary component in a number of enzyme systems that regulate metabolic activities in animals & plants. Specialisation of T-cells and metabolism of essential fatty acids. Linked with the production of Insulin. Helps form enzymes that enable proteins to become 'building blocks' for new cells. A deficiency may lead to delayed sexual maturity, infertility, foetal growth arrest, hyperactivity in children, loss of appetite, loss of sense of taste & smell, loss of hair, slow healing wounds, frequent colds & infections, osteoporosis, acne, white marks on finger nails, eczema, greasy skin, stretch marks, body odour, mental ill health. Post natal depression and lactation difficulties.

Uses

It's effects include the healing of wounds, fertility & stimulation of the immune system.

Food Source

Red meats, liver, dairy, egg yolk, chicken, sardines, wheatgerm.

Found In

MAXvits, MENOstage, SUGARnorm, SPOREgone, CHILDvits, BONEfood, PROSTAflora

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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