Zinc

Zinc is necessary for healthy immune and reproductive systems. Zinc is also active in healthy liver function, smell, and taste. In general, Zinc and Zinc supplements can be used to promote tissue repair and wound healing, aid digestion, and assist physical growth. Zinc plays an important role in enzyme and insulin formation and activity, and is essential for healthy skin, bones and teeth. During pregnancy, Zinc is essential for fetal development. Reduced smell and taste, slow wound healing, frequent infections, vision problems, irritable bowel, hair loss, or infertility (low sperm count) may be signs of an inadequate amounts of dietary Zinc or serious Zinc deficiency.