Zinc
Zinc
Functions of Zinc in the body
Zinc
deficiency
Symptoms
of Zinc deficiency
Association
with other minerals and vitamins
Factors
which reduce Zinc absorption
Factors which increase Zinc excretion
Normal amounts of Zinc in the diet
| Age |
mg/day |
| Children (0-10 years) |
|
| 11yrs+ (inc adults) |
|
| Lactation |
|
Sources of dietary Zinc
| Source |
mg/100g |
Source |
mg/100g |
| Kelp |
|
Broccoli |
|
| Cheddar cheese |
|
Milk (whole) |
|
| Sesame seeds |
|
Cottage cheese |
|
| Sardines |
|
Canned Salmon |
|
| Bean curd |
|
Cooked soybeans |
|
| Molasses |
|
Wheat germ |
|
| Figs (dried) |
|
Dried
apricots |
|
| Kale |
|
Roasted peanuts |
|
| Almonds |
|
Cabbage |
|
| Parsley |
|
Wholewheat bread |
|
| Yoghurt |
|
Eggs |
|
| Shrimp |
|
Pumpkin seeds |
|
| Sunflower seeds |
|
Carrot |
|
| Raw buckwheat |
|
Sweet potato |
|
| Olives |
|
Brown rice |
|
Zinc supplements
People requiring additional Zinc.
Which
form of Zinc to take?
Back from Zinc to minerals
Antioxidants
Amino-acids
Carbohydrates
Essential fatty acids
Fats
Minerals
Plant extracts
Proteins
Trace elements
Vitamins
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