9 Benefits of Zinc and Where to Find It in Food

9 Benefits of Zinc and Where to Find It in Food
Shutterstock
|Updated:
0:00

Many people complain about the inability to focus, emotional instability, and poor stress response. Other common complaints include weak immunity, hair loss, and acne.

Surprisingly, all of these problems can be related to one important micronutrient: zinc. In this article, we'll discuss how zinc benefits our health, how much we should take, and the potential side effects of over-supplementing.

The 9 Functions of Zinc

According to a study published in Scientific Reports in 2015, 1 out of 7 people in the world suffers from zinc deficiency.
Jingduan Yang
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.
Related Topics