{"id":34854,"date":"2013-06-13T09:25:39","date_gmt":"2013-06-13T09:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/uncategorized\/zinc\/"},"modified":"2022-08-15T00:32:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T07:32:12","slug":"zinc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/zinc\/","title":{"rendered":"Zinc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Men tend to lose zinc more often than women,&nbsp;due to it being expelled via sperm&nbsp;during ejaculation. Consuming foods that are rich in zinc is advisable to men because it helps to maintain a healthy prostate and reproductive health. This isn&#8217;t to say that zinc is not integral to the health of the female body, because zinc is a natural beauty element. It works with calcium, biotin, sulfur, and silica to keep the skin looking youthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uses of Zinc<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc comes in four types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Zinc acetate<\/li><li>Zinc oxide<\/li><li>Zinc permanganate<\/li><li>Zinc stearate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They are all inorganic and pharmaceutical grades of Zinc. Some of the uses of this element include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Styptic<\/li><li>Astringent<\/li><li>Water-repellent<\/li><li>Protective steel coating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc also has many functions inside the body. It is essential for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/male-prostate-health\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Male Prostate Health\">Male prostate health<\/a><\/li><li>Female uterine health<\/li><li>Protein synthesis<\/li><li>Oil gland activity<\/li><li>Healthy immune system<\/li><li>Wound healing<\/li><li>Accurate sense of taste and smell<\/li><li>Prevention of free radical formation<\/li><li>Maintains proper levels of Vitamin E<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best for humans to consume organic natural zinc, which exists in many food sources. If you&nbsp;want to learn more about the best plant-based sources of zinc, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-best-plant-based-sources-of-zinc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. The article is rife with information about the importance of this trace element. Should you be looking for a natural supplement to help increase your zinc intake, consider our zinc formula, which can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/zinc-formula-p-266.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deficiency in Zinc<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A deficiency of this important trace element can result in many ailments. Zinc is essential to our bodies and without it, they can begin to&nbsp;develop some of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brittle nails<\/li><li>Male prostate gland disorders<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><li>Loss of sense of smell or taste<\/li><li>Delayed sexual maturation in infants<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Impaired night vision<\/li><li>Male impotence<\/li><li>Female infertility<\/li><li>Colds<\/li><li>Flu<\/li><li>Slow wound healing<\/li><li>Impaired memory function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Natural Sources of Zinc<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many foods contain high levels of zinc. When purchasing these foods, make sure they are organic whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pumpkin seeds<\/li><li>Sunflower seeds<\/li><li>Brewer&#8217;s yeast<\/li><li>Lima beans<\/li><li>Pecans<\/li><li>Mushrooms<\/li><li>Whole grains<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Herbs also can be great sources of zinc. Some beneficial herbs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cocculus Root<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Sarsaparilla+Root&amp;id=64\">Sarsaparilla<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Chickweed+Herb&amp;id=1166\">Chickweed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Alfalfa+Leaf&amp;id=184\">Alfalfa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Kelp+Algae&amp;id=1071\">Kelp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Dulse+Algae&amp;id=1174\">Dulse<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Fennel+Seed&amp;id=100\">Fennel Seed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Dandelion+Leaf&amp;id=291\">Dandelion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Nettle+Leaf&amp;id=93\">Nettle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Parsley+Leaf&amp;id=193\">Parsley<\/a><\/li><li>Hops<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Milk+Thistle+Seed&amp;id=61\">Milk Thistle<\/a><\/li><li>Blue-Green algae<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Spirulina+Algae&amp;id=1072\">Spirulina<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Chlorella+Algae&amp;id=1073\">Chlorella<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Wild+Yam+Root&amp;id=228\">Wild Yam<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t know what zinc is good for? 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