| Zinc is an important mineral that is
found in every cell of the body. More than 300 enzymes in the human body require
zinc in order to function properly. Evidence suggests that many people are not
getting the zinc they need everyday for good health. This is most obvious when
our immune system is weak and we get sick easily.
Zinc has been called the "healing" mineral that helps the
body's immune system. It has been found that wounds heal at a quicker rate
when there is a sufficient supply of Zinc in the body. It is therefore
recommended that the pre- and post-operative patient should consider taking a
Zinc supplement providing between 15 - 25 milligrams of the element per
tablet. Zinc therapy has been suggested as a useful adjunct in respiratory
infections, burns, surgeries, and any traumatic injury in which the body must
call on its healing capacity. Zinc has been a chief component of many topical
preparations for burns, diaper rash, and other abrasive conditions. Zinc
deficiency can be manifested as growth retardation and sexual underdevelopment.
Bio-chemically, Zinc is involved in DNA biosynthesis and is thought to be the
activator of collagen synthetase, an enzyme which is necessary for collagen
biosynthesis and hence tissue repair.
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