Zinc and the Immunity Connection.
Lack of zinc can make you susceptible to disease and illness.
“Zinc-deficient persons experience increased susceptibility to a variety of pathogens.” Study, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Zinc is a nutrient that is necessary for the healthy functioning of the immune system. It helps to activate T lymphocytes (T cells), which performs two important functions in the human body.
- Controlling & Regulating Immune Responses
- Attacking Infected/Cancerous Cells
Hence, Zinc deficiency can severely impair immune system function.
Apart from this, Zinc is responsible for a number of functions in the human body, including:
- Gene Expression
- Enzymatic Reactions
- Protein Synthesis
- DNA Synthesis
- Wound Healing
- Growth & Development
According to a study published in the Open Respiratory Medicine Journal, Zinc lozenges were found to shorten the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%! Boosting Zinc levels within the body through diet status through diet and supplements may reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases and increased inflammation in chronic diseases. Apart from this, Zinc helps stimulate the activity of at least 100 different enzymes. What’s more, the body needs only a very small amount to reap its benefits!
However, Zinc is an essential nutrient, meaning that your body can’t produce or store it. For this reason, you must get a constant supply of it through your diet.
To know more how you can include zinc in your daily diet, click here.