Seasonal Dietary Supplements: Increase Your Zinc Intake
ZINC is perhaps one of the much lesser known minerals, but it
is an important part of our diet supporting our immune system.
Zinc is an important nutrient that helps our immune structures fight off bacteria and
viruses, making it an especially valuable mineral during frost
Zinc is found in many foods that make up a healthy weight loss
plan. Unique resources include meat, poultry, shellfish, nuts, seeds, breakfast cereals
Dietitians generally recommend getting your daily zinc intake
through a healthy diet, but if you know you have a zinc deficiency, a supplement
may be a good way to get it. Nutritionists also recommend
increasing your intake of zinc in case you are experiencing nearby illnesses
The RDA for zinc is 15mg for men and 10mg for women. You
can take zinc tablets; however, exceeding the recommended dosage is not recommended
because it causes flu-like symptoms and reduces your body's
potential to absorb other essential minerals, including copper.
ZINC is perhaps one of the much lesser known minerals, but it
is an important part of our diet supporting our immune system.
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