Mineral zinc- its needs
What Is Zinc?
It’s a mineral your cells need to fight off bacteria and viruses and make the genetic material, called DNA, that tells your body how to work the way it should. It helps you heal wounds, aids your senses of smell and taste, and is important for infants and children as they grow.
An adult man needs 11 milligrams a day, and an adult woman, 8 milligrams. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you’ll need more -- around 12 milligrams. Children need 2 to 11 milligrams depending on their age and gender.
Do we get enough Zinc from our diet?
But some things can make it hard for your body to use it, including surgery on your stomach or intestines, alcohol abuse, and digestive diseases like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. And people who don’t eat meat or animal products can have a harder time getting enough zinc from food.
Effects of less Zinc on our bodies-
It can make children grow more slowly and delay puberty in teens. Adults who are low on zinc can have hair loss, diarrhea, sores on their eyes and skin, and loss of appetite. It also can affect a man’s sexual desire.
1) skin- Zinc is needed for healthy skin, to protect from heat and cold, bacteria and viruses. Doctor may prescribe zinc supplement or ointment for acne.
2) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)- This is an eye disease that causes vision loss over time. A large study of people at higher risk of getting AMD showed that taking a daily multivitamin with zinc -- along with vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, and copper -- may help avoid it. If you’re at higher risk, talk to your doctor to see if a vitamin would be a good idea for you.
3) Meat- meat has more zinc than what one needs, so go for smaller sizes.
this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
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It’s a mineral your cells need to fight off bacteria and viruses and make the genetic material, called DNA, that tells your body how to work the way it should. It helps you heal wounds, aids your senses of smell and taste, and is important for infants and children as they grow.
An adult man needs 11 milligrams a day, and an adult woman, 8 milligrams. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you’ll need more -- around 12 milligrams. Children need 2 to 11 milligrams depending on their age and gender.
Do we get enough Zinc from our diet?
But some things can make it hard for your body to use it, including surgery on your stomach or intestines, alcohol abuse, and digestive diseases like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. And people who don’t eat meat or animal products can have a harder time getting enough zinc from food.
Effects of less Zinc on our bodies-
It can make children grow more slowly and delay puberty in teens. Adults who are low on zinc can have hair loss, diarrhea, sores on their eyes and skin, and loss of appetite. It also can affect a man’s sexual desire.
1) skin- Zinc is needed for healthy skin, to protect from heat and cold, bacteria and viruses. Doctor may prescribe zinc supplement or ointment for acne.
2) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)- This is an eye disease that causes vision loss over time. A large study of people at higher risk of getting AMD showed that taking a daily multivitamin with zinc -- along with vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, and copper -- may help avoid it. If you’re at higher risk, talk to your doctor to see if a vitamin would be a good idea for you.
3) Meat- meat has more zinc than what one needs, so go for smaller sizes.
this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations
https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes
https://kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com. for info on knee replacement
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