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Zinc Forms:
Zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate Sources: Oysters, beef, turkey,
chicken Description: Zinc is an important structural
component in proteins and cell membranes. It regulates gene expression,
hormone release, nerve impulse transmission, and apopsis. This makes zinc important for
growth as well as cancer prevention.
A zinc deficiency can cause impaired growth and impaired mental
development in children. A
deficiency can also cause slow wound healing and immune system
deficiencies. Dosages in
excess of 40 mg/day are not recommended. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Zinc per gram. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Zinc per Calorie. |
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