Zinc ~ Critical from Head to Toe!

Zinc is an essential mineral for human health from head to toe!
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We cannot store zinc so we have to eat it every day. 

Zinc is a trace mineral that is part of 200+ enzyme reactions and many metabolic processes in our body.

Critical for:
✅ Immune function especially for respiratory illnesses
✅ Gut healing
✅ Skin health
✅ Emotional Well-Being
✅ Hormone Support

🦪 🥚Lots of people have SUB-OPTIMAL zinc levels when tested. Zinc deficiency is prevalent in developing nations where 30% of people are zinc deficient leading to increased risk of severe respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. 

🦪 Zinc Working It's Magic
➡️ Reduces duration of common cold when taken at the beginning of illness
➡️ Reduces acute and chronic diarrhea & promotes healing of the gut lining
➡️ Improves eczema and wound healing
➡️ Improves mental health especially when given with medications for depression. Improves problems of concentration and focus in ADHD.
➡️ Modulates production of melatonin which in turn regulates dopamine function. Both these brain chemicals are important for sleep and optimal brain function.
➡️ Critical in the formation of thyroid hormones for regulation of metabolism

😋 🥚 Zinc Foods🦪

Oysters                                             Dried lentils
Eggs                                                   Beef and poultry                         
Pork/pork liver                                 Whole milk and cheese                 
Oatmeal and bran                           Wheat bread & brown rice