The Goodness of Zinc
Zinc is a mineral found in most red meat products and is essential for healthy growth and development of children and even for sperm production in men.
Are you deficient in zinc? Take this quiz to find out:
- Do you have poor healing of wounds?
- Are you having dry and rough skin?
- Are you suffering from eczema?
- Do you have poor growth in childhood?
- Are your nails and hair growing far too slowly?
- Do you have repeated and frequent infections?
If you answer YES to most of these questions, you need to ensure that you have got adequate levels of zinc.
Know this fact: Adequate protein intake helps improve zinc absorption in our body. Excessive fibres in cereals and phytates in spinach reduces zinc absorption. Certain medications such as oral contraceptives also affect zinc absorption.
If you wish to take zinc supplements to boost up your levels, remember to take them with food to prevent nausea.
