Health benefits of zinc include:
Stimulates the immune system
Reduces the severity and duration of colds
Aids in T-Lymphocyte function, protein synthesis, and collagen formation
Help in wound healing and heals damaged tissue
Zinc is a trace mineral the body only needs a small amount of. While the body only needs a little, it has numerous functions. A major function of zinc is the ability to help boost the immune system. Zinc helps the body to stay healthy by fighting off bacteria and viruses. When a cold does hit, zinc will decrease how long the cold lasts and how severe it becomes.
Zinc also helps with wound healing by helping with coagulation, membrane repair, helping with oxidative stress, and cell growth and repair.
This trace mineral is essential to the human body. We can eat foods with zinc or we can incorporate zinc supplements into our diets to make sure we are giving our bodies enough of it. Certain conditions, such as crohn’s and other digestive tract issues, may keep the body from absorbing zinc propertly. In these cases, it might help to have extra supplementation. As with any supplements, check with your PCP before adding or changing your intake.
