Most people aren't aware of the importance of zinc in their diet. Zinc deficiency can contribute to acne, fatigue, growth impairment, slow wound healing, delayed sexual maturation, hair loss, high cholesterol, and many other health problems.
Zinc deficiency can also impair the body s ability to fight infection.
But there may be a solution, and it could be as easy as making sure you and your children get enough zinc. A study in the Journal of Pediatrics reviewed previous research on the benefits of zinc supplementation, finding 10 trials worthy of analysis. In the remaining three studies, zinc supplementation amounted to 2-4 times the RDA daily for two weeks. Zinc supplementation reduced the risk of developing diarrhea and pneumonia in both sets of trials. Good sources of zinc include fish, egg yolks, lima beans, meats, pecans, poultry, soybeans and whole grains.