ZINC AND IT'S IMPORTANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH:
Area of focus on this health topic is enlisted below;
• benefits of zinc to the body
• roles of zinc in human body
• effects of zinc deficiency in the body
• natural sources of Zinc
Zinc is second most abundant trace mineral in the body after iron and it is present in every cell. It is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy. *It is considered an essential nutrient, meaning that your body cannot produce or store it*. As a result of this, *you must get a constant supply of zinc through supplements or diets.*
● Roles of zinc to the human body :
(i) *Gene expression zinc:* RNA synthesis is an essential component of gene expression and Zn2+ ions are required for catalytic activity of the RNA polymerases RNA nucleotide transferases which are Zn mettallo-enzymes
(II) Enzymatic reaction: zinc is necessary for the activity of over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion, nerve functions and many other processes.
(III) Immune function: zinc is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy.
(IV) DNA and protein synthesis: zinc is fundamental to skin health, DNA synthesis and protein production.
(V) Growth and development: body growth and development relies on zinc because of its role in cell growth and division.
Zinc is also needed for senses of taste and smell
● Benefits of zinc to the body:
(i) Boosts immune system: zinc helps keep your immune system strong. It is necessary for immune cell function and signaling.
Note: *Zinc supplements* stimulates particular immune cells and reduce oxidative stress.
(ii) Accelerates wound healing: it is used in hospitals as a treatment for burns, certain ulcers and to get skin injuries. It plays a critical role in *collagen synthesis.*
(iii) May reduce the risk of certain age disease: zinc may significantly reduce risk of age related diseases such as pneumonia, infection and age related macular degeneration (AMD). *Studies shows that 45mg/day of zinc may decrease infections rate in older adults by nearly 66%.*
(iv) May help treat acne: studies suggest that both topical and oral zinc treatment can effectively treat acne by reducing inflammation.
(V) Decrease inflammation:
zinc decreases oxidation stress and reduces certain levels of inflammatory proteins in the body. Oxidation stress leads to chronic inflammation
● Deficiency symptoms of Zinc:symptoms of severe zinc deficiency is rare, it can occur in people with rare genetic mutations, breastfeeding infants whose mother don't have enough zinc, people addicted to alcohols and anyone taking certain immune suppressing medications.
▪︎ severe deficiency symptoms include:
-> impaired growth and development.
-> delayed sexual maturity.
-> skin rashes.
-> chronic diarrhea.
-> impaired wound healing
▪︎Mild zinc deficiency leads to the following:
> diarrhea
> decreased immunity
> deficiency in hair growth(stunted hair)
> decreased appetite
> mood disturbances.
> dry skin
> fertility issues
> impaired wound healing.
● Sources of zinc:
(i)Food : zinc nutrient can be derived from- shell fish, oysters,crabs,lobsters,
meat; beef,
poultry; chicken, turkeys
fish,
nuts and seeds,
whole grains,
dairy; milk etc
(ii) supplements: *splina chlorophyll* is rich in *zinc* and other 14 minerals
Drinking splina chlorophyll is a good source of zinc replenishment to the body
Important note:
Pregnant women need more zinc because it helps in development of babies cells and DNA as the baby grows
Area of focus on this health topic is enlisted below;
• benefits of zinc to the body
• roles of zinc in human body
• effects of zinc deficiency in the body
• natural sources of Zinc
Zinc is second most abundant trace mineral in the body after iron and it is present in every cell. It is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy. *It is considered an essential nutrient, meaning that your body cannot produce or store it*. As a result of this, *you must get a constant supply of zinc through supplements or diets.*
● Roles of zinc to the human body :
(i) *Gene expression zinc:* RNA synthesis is an essential component of gene expression and Zn2+ ions are required for catalytic activity of the RNA polymerases RNA nucleotide transferases which are Zn mettallo-enzymes
(II) Enzymatic reaction: zinc is necessary for the activity of over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion, nerve functions and many other processes.
(III) Immune function: zinc is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy.
(IV) DNA and protein synthesis: zinc is fundamental to skin health, DNA synthesis and protein production.
(V) Growth and development: body growth and development relies on zinc because of its role in cell growth and division.
Zinc is also needed for senses of taste and smell
● Benefits of zinc to the body:
(i) Boosts immune system: zinc helps keep your immune system strong. It is necessary for immune cell function and signaling.
Note: *Zinc supplements* stimulates particular immune cells and reduce oxidative stress.
(ii) Accelerates wound healing: it is used in hospitals as a treatment for burns, certain ulcers and to get skin injuries. It plays a critical role in *collagen synthesis.*
(iii) May reduce the risk of certain age disease: zinc may significantly reduce risk of age related diseases such as pneumonia, infection and age related macular degeneration (AMD). *Studies shows that 45mg/day of zinc may decrease infections rate in older adults by nearly 66%.*
(iv) May help treat acne: studies suggest that both topical and oral zinc treatment can effectively treat acne by reducing inflammation.
(V) Decrease inflammation:
zinc decreases oxidation stress and reduces certain levels of inflammatory proteins in the body. Oxidation stress leads to chronic inflammation
● Deficiency symptoms of Zinc:symptoms of severe zinc deficiency is rare, it can occur in people with rare genetic mutations, breastfeeding infants whose mother don't have enough zinc, people addicted to alcohols and anyone taking certain immune suppressing medications.
▪︎ severe deficiency symptoms include:
-> impaired growth and development.
-> delayed sexual maturity.
-> skin rashes.
-> chronic diarrhea.
-> impaired wound healing
▪︎Mild zinc deficiency leads to the following:
> diarrhea
> decreased immunity
> deficiency in hair growth(stunted hair)
> decreased appetite
> mood disturbances.
> dry skin
> fertility issues
> impaired wound healing.
● Sources of zinc:
(i)Food : zinc nutrient can be derived from- shell fish, oysters,crabs,lobsters,
meat; beef,
poultry; chicken, turkeys
fish,
nuts and seeds,
whole grains,
dairy; milk etc
(ii) supplements: *splina chlorophyll* is rich in *zinc* and other 14 minerals
Drinking splina chlorophyll is a good source of zinc replenishment to the body
Important note:
Pregnant women need more zinc because it helps in development of babies cells and DNA as the baby grows
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