Have you ever wondered how our body acquires zinc even though it can't produce it on its own?

What is zinc?

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Why is zinc important?

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How does the body synthesise zinc?

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Foods rich in zinc

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Foods rich in zinc

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Foods rich in zinc

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Have you ever wondered how our body acquires zinc even though it can't produce it on its own?

Suppose your answer was diet, bull’s eye

What is zinc?

Zinc is a trace mineral which our body cannot synthesise. Zinc is required by our body to process certain biochemical reactions.

Why is zinc important?

Zinc is essential for various immune functions, DNA synthesis and growth.

How does the body synthesise zinc?

Since our body cannot synthesise zinc, it will be absorbed from the foods we eat.

Foods rich in zinc

Crab and Lobster Meat Mushroom Legumes Chicken breast Cornflakes

Foods rich in zinc

Yoghurt Baked beans Cashews Milk Beef Pumpkin seed

Foods rich in zinc

Rock oysters Cheese Almonds Oats Muesli Chickpea