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ZINC: The Magical Mineral

Did you know that Zinc is necessary for the functioning of more than 300 different enzymes in the body? Zinc plays a vital role in an enormous number of biological processes. Zinc’s highest concentrations are found in the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bone and muscles. Zinc is stored in parts of the eye, prostate gland, sperm, skin, hair and nails.

Zinc is essential in regulating the body in a wide variety of immune system activities and even possesses antiviral activity.

Zinc also is a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase, which assists in regulation of insulin activity.

It is necessary for reproductive maturation/fertilization and helps facilitate wound healing. Studies show zinc supports growth in children ages 1 through 10 and need zinc supplementation in their young formative years.*

Ingestion of too much zinc can result in a copper deficiency, so important balance of your minerals and vitamins is critical. The positive qualities of zinc is important with it’s interaction with other minerals such as copper and selenium and plays a critical role in it’s interaction with antioxidant multi-vitamins, C, E and A.*

*Reuter Amy, Journal Sentinel, “Think zinc as a way to boost your immune system” Special Article Feb 10, 2002 http://www.jsonline.com/entree/cooking/feb02/18531.asp and HSR magazine, vol 8:10; pg 30, October 2002 and The Linus Pauling Institute in cooperation with Tulane University studies http://osu.orst.edu/dept/lpi/infocenter/index.html/FONT/DIV/LI/UL

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