A healthy diet has to contain a variety of vitamins and minerals . For complete balance, diets should lack none of the key components that nourish the body. Zinc is one of these, a mineral found in many protein -rich foods.
Although many people may not realise that they consume zinc, the mineral is essential to heal wounds and break down carbohydrates . Zinc is present in the body in high concentrations, and is found in peanuts, meat and legumes.
Lacking zinc or having a zinc deficiency can cause a slow growth rate, loss of appetite, loss of hair, vision problems, low hormones and infections. So, Diet.co.uk say, make sure you get enough zinc
Zinc and a healthy diet
Wed, 20 Feb 2008
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