Nutrition 101: Zinc

(HealthCastle.com) Zinc is a mineral found in every body cell. It has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds, and it plays an important role in the immune system, reproduction, growth, taste, vision, smell, blood clotting, and proper insulin and thyroid function, to name just some of its important effects in the body.Reco ​mme​nded ​IntakeThe Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for zinc are shown below:read more

Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news