Zinc is one of the most important minerals in the body, needed for the body's immune system, building proteins and starting enzymes. It enables normal growth, development, and sexual maturation. People who are often on a diet, do not consume meat and dairy products, as well as elderly people with chronic diseases, belong to the risk group that suffers from a lack of this mineral.
Foods that can compensate for zinc deficiency include cucumber, lettuce, olives, peas, peanuts, almonds, lamb, beef, veal liver, eggs, cheese, milk and yogurt. Apart from a decreased appetite, there are several signs that your body is lacking zinc.
1. Weak immunity
If colds "attack" you one after the other, there is a possibility that the lack of zinc has caused a drop in immunity
2. Bad tan
As much as six percent of the total intake of zinc is found in the skin and certain studies prove that people who suffer from acne often do not have enough zinc in their body.
3. Insomnia
Zinc plays a major role in the production and release of the hormone melatonin.
Therefore, too little of this mineral leads to sleep problems.
4. Hair loss
Low levels of thyroid hormone can indicate that the body is not absorbing enough zinc, a condition that is also associated with hair loss.
5. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
Many studies have shown that zinc therapy can help slow down cognitive decline, but also that its deficiency can accelerate the course of the disease, reports Novosti.
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