You are in Drugs and Herbs . What It Is Zinc is one of the minerals that we require in just trace amounts. It is found in a variety of meat and grain products.
Supplements are available as well.
Zinc is part of the molecular structure of more than 80 enzymes, and works with the red blood cells to transport waste carbon dioxide from body tissue to the lungs for exhalation. It is essential for the production of the RNA and DNA that governs the division, growth, and repair of the body's cells. It preserves our sense of taste and smell, helps wounds heal, and keeps the right amount of vitamin A in our blood. It is also a component of the insulin that regulates our energy supply. Doses of more than 40 times the RDA cause few, if any, problems.