Zinc is a trace element essential to the body in small quantities. It has long been recognized for its many health benefits. Indeed, it is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates immune defenses and has a beneficial effect on the skin and hair.

Characteristics of zinc:

• Trace element essential for many metabolic reactions
• Antioxidant that boosts the immune system
• Found mainly in organ meats and seafood
• A deficiency can have more or less serious consequences
• Beyond 15 mg per day, it can also have harmful consequences on health.

 Why consume foods rich in zinc?

Benefits

Stimulates immune defenses

Zinc allows the synthesis of prostaglandins, derived from Omega fatty acids (3 and 6). Prostaglandins have an anti-inflammatory role and protect the body from the harmful effects of chronic inflammation. In addition, zinc increases the production of T lymphocytes and allows their activation. As a result, it has an interesting anti-infectious action.

Zinc, skin beauty and acne

This trace element keeps skin and hair healthy. It accelerates healing and cleanses the skin. Thus, a good intake of zinc is effective in the fight against acne, psoriasis or even eczema. In the hair, it promotes shine and strength.

Taste and smell

It preserves the senses, especially those of taste and smell. It is often used to treat taste disorders (ageusia, dysgeusia, changes in taste, etc.) occurring following heavy drug treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

antioxidant

Zinc is one of the antioxidant molecules that allow the body to fight against free radicals. As a result, it helps to preserve cells from oxidative stress and premature cell aging.