The Benefits of Zinc - An Essential Part of Your Weight Loss Program

Found in a wide variety of foods, the essential mineral zinc helps the production of thyroid hormones, and can also aid in appetite control. It's important to get enough zinc if you're trying to lose weight or increase your overall health. Zinc also aids in healing wounds, and has been shown to have a moderate effect on curing sore throats and colds.

You'll get a good dose of zinc if you eat oysters, beef, enriched whole-grain cereals, beans and nuts. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for zinc is 11 grams if you're an adult male, and 8 grams if you're an adult female. Nursing mothers need 11 to 12 grams, and young children should have 3 to 5 grams.

If you have a deficiency in zinc, you could experience a loss in your sensations of taste and smell, causing you to eat more or higher-fat foods that you can taste. You could also experience paranoia, depression, and skin problems if you have an extreme deficiency of the mineral. People who smoke or drink heavily, as well as vegetarians, are at a higher risk of deficiency than others.

If you're dieting or just trying to increase your overall health, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet and get regular exercise. A balanced diet will usually contain enough zinc for your good health, and supplements shouldn't be a necessity.

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