There are many supplements available that contain Zinc, but what are the benefits of Zinc supplements?
The refining of cereal grains, a major dietary staple in the UK, has been shown to remove upto 90% of the available zinc content of these foodstuffs. This, combined with the trend to eat less animal-derived protein, is likely to be one of the reasons why a staggering one out of three adults in the UK receive less than the Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) for Zinc.
Zinc is an integral part of insulin, the hormone used for the treatment of diabetes, and is essential for all protein synthesis in the body. Any extra physical or mental demands made on the body can increase the need for zinc or cause our bodies to lose extra zinc, whereas phytate and fibre rich foods inhibit the absorption of zinc from food.
One fifth of zinc in the body is found to be in the skin. Zinc helps tissue renewal and is involved in some of the enzymatic reactions necessary for skin’s normal oil gland function.
The maintenance of the health of several body systems such as the nervous, immune and reproductive systems are influenced by zinc, as are the senses of taste and smell.
There are a number of zinc supplements available. Lamberts do a full range of different options. One of these is the Zinc as Citrate Tablets and another popular choice is the Zinc Plus Lozenges.
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