what is zincs role in the human body?

Answer 1

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Zinc is a trace mineral that is found in every living cell in the body

Zinc plays a central role in the immune system
Nearly 100 enzymes require zinc as a catalyst for activity
During cell division, zinc is needed for DNA and RNA production and activity
How common is zinc deficiency?

In developing countries, where the diet is primarily grains that interfere with zinc absorption, delayed and stunted growth in children is a significant problem.

In Canada, there are no laboratory tests sensitive enough to diagnose mild or moderate zinc deficiency. Therefore, the problem generally isn't diagnosed. However, from the Food Habits of Canadians study, we know that almost one out of four Canadians have diets that are low in zinc.

Answer 2

Role of Zinc in human body:

Zinc metal is included in most single tablet over-the-counter daily vitamin and mineral supplements. It is believed to possess anti-oxidant properties, which protect against premature aging of the skin and muscles of the body. In larger amounts, taken as zinc alone in other proprietaries, it is believed by some to speed up the healing process after an injury. Preparations include zinc acetate and zinc gluconate.

Zinc gluconate glycine and zinc acetate are also used in throat lozenges or tablets in an attempt to remedy the common cold.

Zinc is an activator of certain enzymes, such as carbonic anhydrase. Carbonic anhydrase is important in the transport of carbon dioxide in vertebrate blood

Zinc salts are effective against pathogens in direct application. Gastrointestinal infections are also strongly attenuated by ingestion of zinc, and this effect could be due to direct antimicrobial action of the zinc ions in the GI tract, or to absorption of the zinc and re-release from immune cells (all granulocytes secrete zinc) or both.

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Answer 3

Zinc is an essential trace mineral. Every cell in the body needs this nutrient and hundreds of body processes rely on it, from the immune system to the regulation of blood sugar and it even helps your body read genetic information.
Although the body does not produce zinc on its own, this mineral is readily available in drinking water and foods. Even so, many people fail to get enough of this mineral from their diet, and this is particularly true for elderly individuals and vegetarians.
There's now evidence that supplements may also be useful in providing the extra zinc needed to fight cold and flu symptoms. In addition, zinc has shown promise for speeding the healing of sore throats, promoting recovery from skin injuries, reducing tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and controlling acne and eye problems.
By boosting the immune system, zinc may also protect against fungal infections and various infectious disorders, such as conjunctivitis and pneumonia. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Answer 4

Zinc is a trace element and is activator of many enzymes.
The most important role of zinc is that it works an activator of enzyme carbonic anhydrase(present within RBC), which with water converts CO2 in the blood to carbonic acid and helps in the transport of CO2 in the blood.

Answer 5

i have been taking zinc tablets for years through my own choice.i feel on top of the world and also look a very young 40 so ive been told.im really 58.

Answer 6

one of it's roles:
it is a major part of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, this enzyme is needed to metabolise alcohol. this is why people with low zinc levels get drunk quicker because their bodies cannot metabolise the alcohol away.

Answer 7

To improve skins condition, prevent spots and to help the imune system.