Zinc

Description

Zinc is considered an essential mineral with a powerful antioxidant action that helps in wound healing and protein synthesis.

This trace element also participates in the development of reproductive organs, promotes prostate functions and male hormonal activity. Zinc is known for its ability to regulate muscle contractility, important for blood stability.

Other Zinc functions:

• Maintains the alkaline balance of the body.
• Contributes to the normal functioning of tissues.
• Assists in digestion.
• Helps phosphorus metabolism.
• It collaborates in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, proteins, insulin and sperm.
• It is vital for metabolizing fats, carbohydrates, proteins and alcohol.
• About 70 enzymes need this trace element to function optimally.

Immune System:

Zinc is essential for the development and function of neutrophils and lymphocytes that mediate the body’s non-specific immunity.

This essential mineral has an effect on multiple aspects of the immune system from the skin barrier to gene regulation within lymphocytes.

Vision

Zinc is present in high concentrations in the eye, specifically in the iris and retina. It plays an important role in the activation of vitamin A, and it is therefore a very important component for night vision.

It also reduces the damage caused by free radicals, protecting vision.

Zinc deficiency increases the possibility of developing eye diseases such as: macular degeneration, vision loss, cataracts, optic neuritis, optic nerve inflammation, among others.