2007-01-20 12:05:28 · 3 answers · asked by nashie 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Zinc is important for the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein in the body, and supports energy metabolism as well. Zinc is involved in one ability's to taste, and plays a role in the synthesis of collagen in bone tissue. Zinc also promotes memory and concentration. As a component of the enzyme collagenase, zinc contributes to skin health
2007-01-20 12:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend recommended taking large doses of zinc because my fingernails were very weak (I was taking plenty of calcium) and I noticed that they stopped being so easily breakable and I could swear that the texture of my hair improved also. That's on top of its other facilitatory trace element qualities.
Hope that helps.
2007-01-20 20:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know
2007-01-20 20:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by maksymts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋