{"id":9150,"date":"2015-04-28T16:36:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T16:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/shamagazine\/?p=9150"},"modified":"2022-05-03T21:06:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T21:06:05","slug":"what-is-zinc-functions-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/what-is-zinc-functions-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Zinc? Functions and health benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Zinc<\/strong> (also called cinc) is an <strong>essential mineral for the body<\/strong>. It has a specific role in over 300 enzymes involved in all the important biochemical reactions in the human body. It has a straight effect on growth, neurological development and the immune system.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s necessary for the nervous system and the skeleton.<\/li>\n<li>Helps in the growth and the immune system.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s important for the proper development of the ovaries and testicles.<\/li>\n<li>Takes part in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s important for the functioning of smell and taste.<\/li>\n<li>It helps wound healing.<\/li>\n<li>Prevents Acne.<\/li>\n<li>Powerful natural antioxidant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Causes of lack of Zinc<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress periods, hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Renal disorders<\/li>\n<li>High use of medicines, or B6 vitamin<\/li>\n<li>Irregular periods<\/li>\n<li>After several diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Zinc deficit causes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Dermatitis<\/li>\n<li>Delayed growth<\/li>\n<li>Hair Loss<\/li>\n<li>Infertility<\/li>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<li>Tiredness and behavioral disorders<\/li>\n<li>White spots on nails<\/li>\n<li>Increased cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Appearance of stretch marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Foods that containing Zinc<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Legumes<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/cereals-properties-benefits-and-recipes-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grains<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ginger<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/recipe-denton-fish-fillets-caramelized-onions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White fish<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seafood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In our online boutique you can find 3 zinc-containing supplements specifically formulated for:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">           Hair: SHA Healthy Hair  &#8211;  Skin: SHA Younger Skin &#8211; Sleep: SHA Sleep &amp; Relax<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zinc (also called cinc) is an essential mineral for the body. 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