Health Benefits of ZINC

Role of Zinc Zinc is the second most abundant Trace Mineral in human body totalling nearly 2 gm. Zinc has multiple Health benefits. It plays an important role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions and also acts as a cofactor in many chemical reactions related to DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis. There is less chances of zinc deficiency because Zinc is widely available in food. There most prevalent reason of deficiency is the absorption of Zinc from gut. The major absorption inhibitor found to be Phytic acid present in legumes and cereals. It is well known that iron decreases the absorption of Zinc from gut and protein increases the absorption of Zinc. This is the reason why the vegetarian diet low in protein makes one more prone...