Närokällan Zinc 90 capsules x 25mg

What is zinc?

Zinc is an element and an important mineral found in the body and necessary for many biological functions. It is an essential nutritional component, which means that the body cannot produce it on its own, so it must be obtained through the diet or supplements.

Zinc:

* contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system

* participates in the cell division process

* contributes to normal protein synthesis and to maintaining normal carbohydrate metabolism

* contributes to maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails as well as maintaining normal vision

* contributes to protecting cells against oxidative stress

* contributes to maintaining healthy bones

* contributes to maintaining normal cognitive functions

* contributes to maintaining normal fertility and normal reproductive functions

* contributes to maintaining the correct level of testosterone in the blood

* contributes to maintaining normal fatty acid metabolism and maintaining the normal acid-base balance

* contributes to maintaining a normal metabolism of macronutrients as well as to maintaining normal vitamin A metabolism

* contributes to normal synthesis of DNA

Zinc in food

Getting enough zinc through the diet is important to overall health and well-being. Zinc is found naturally in many foods such as shellfish, seeds, meat, nuts, dairy products and whole grain products.