Zinc
Zinc is a vital essential trace element, and part of more than 300 important enzymes. It influences more than 3,000 bodily proteins, and plays a role in numerous important processes. Zinc is necessary for maintaining the immune system, metabolism and fertility. It is also necessary for cell division and DNA synthesis as well as healthy vision and hair and nail growth.
Health Benefits of Zinc According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Zinc contributes to:
- The protection of cells against oxidative stress
- Normal cognitive function
- Normal immune system function
- Normal acid-base balance
- Normal carbohydrate metabolism
- Normal lipid metabolism
- Normal DNA synthesis
- Normal fertility and reproduction
- Normal macronutrient metabolism
- Normal vitamin A metabolism
- Normal protein synthesis
- The maintenance of normal bones, nails, skin and hair
- The maintenance of normal vision
- The maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
and zinc has a function in cell division.
Health Benefits of Vitamin C According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Vitamin C contributes to:
- Normal immune system function
- Maintaining normal immune system function both during and after intense physical activity
- The reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Normal cognitive function
- The regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
- Normal energy metabolism
- The normal function of the nervous system
- Protecting cells against oxidative stress
- Normal collagen formation for normal blood vessel function
- Normal collagen formation for normal bone function
- Normal collagen formation for normal cartilage function
- Normal collagen formation for normal dental function
- Normal collagen formation for normal gum function
- Normal collagen formation for normal skin function
and vitamin C has a function in iron absorption.