Everything Including the Kitchen Zinc
Greetings!
Let’s see. Immune function, wound healing, age-related chronic disease, our sense of smell and taste and a whole host of other functions can be traced to our mineral of the month;
Ta dah… Zinc
Zinc is found in a bunch of foods including shellfish, beef, seeds, spinach, and even chocolate.
We prefer to get our nutrients from diet rather than supplements, naturally, so remember to get variety and quality in your diet.
Reasonable supplementation, especially in winter months when we need an immune system boost, is logical and prudent.
Think cold and Flu season and Zinc supplementation sounds like a no brainer.
Zinc helps the immune system by aiding our “First Responders” to infection. It latches onto immune system proteins to make them better bacteria and virus fighters.
Look for 10mg per day for women and 12mg per day for men to keep the tank topped off.
And guys (and the women who love them), Zinc is an important catalyst in the production of testosterone. Deficiency can lead to erectile dysfunction and muscle loss.
Let that one, umm… Zinc in.
Additionally, Zinc is a necessary co-factor in thyroid function, helping to keep our metabolism humming.
The role of Zinc in memory and learning is established but poorly understood. It’s likely linked to brain carbohydrate energy transfer… enough said.
Overdose of Zinc is possible but unlikely below 40mg per day.
As usual, the form of Zinc is important. Look for Zinc gluconate or Zinc citrate or Zinc bisglycinate, as these absorb better into our --oh so complex-- bodies.
Staying extra healthy as the winter months come calling can be enhanced by getting your daily intake of all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Yours In Health,
Your Friends at NeuraVite