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"Zinc - A Mineral That Can Prevent Pneumonia"
It is needed for wound healing, a healthy immune system, and is necessary for the synthesis of DNA. Its importance as a needed dietary mineral was discovered in 1961. It was then researchers discovered diets low in this mineral, caused by high consumption of phytic acid, a substance commonly found in cereals, contributed to a condition known as Adolescent Nutritional Dwarfism in the Middle East. Its immunologic capabilities can assist of regulation of CD4, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and interleukin II. It may also be useful in preventing Pneumonia in individuals whose levels are low. In one study, 33 individuals were given a multivitamin providing 50 percent of their daily requirements for one year. At the end of the study, those individuals with lower levels of it were more likely to develop pneumonia then those with normal levels of this mineral. It is an important regulator of cellular activity. Inside the cell's center, or nucleus, there are over ten thousand genes. These cells provide necessary instructions for the cell, giving instructions for proper cellular function. If your diet is low in Zinc, the cell has difficulty reading these instructions. It is useful in treating a number of diseases including: Diabetes, Acne, Alzheimer's disease, Hansen's Disease, and Herpes Simplex, Myopia among others. Individuals suffering from any of the following conditions, may need additional amounts of this mineral:
Deficiencies of this mineral have been linked to a number of conditions including:
Dosage Here are the recommended daily dosages, sorted by age groups.
Contraindications It is contraindicated in individuals taking:
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