Why we need this mineral.
Zinc
Zinc is one of the macrominerals. It is found in brewer's yeast, bone meal, wheat germ, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, and meat, especially liver. It is most effective when taken with Vitamin A, calcium, and copper. Zinc is necessary for healing and the development of new cells. It is important to general growth, reproductive organs, and normal functioning of prostate gland. Zinc is an essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing. Diseases prevented or helped by the therapeutic benefits of zinc include: acne, ADHD, atherosclerosis (preventive), birth defects (preventive), benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), canker sores, Crohn's disease, diabetes, ear infections, eczema, herpes recurrent infection, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. (Information from the Herbal Information Center & Vitamin Directory).
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