YAMAMOTO ZINCO (ZINC) 10MG (30 CAPS)

The importance of zinc is often underestimated. It is no coincidence that over 80% of people do not have this precious trace element. About 2 g of zinc is present in the human body; it is concentrated in the muscles, bones, prostate, eyes and skin, but it can also accumulate in the bones and spleen, where it is not readily available for release when zinc is lacking. About 1% of zinc present in the body is lost daily, mainly through the intestines and to a much lesser extent through sweat and urine. This precious mineral is involved in a large number of enzymatic processes and has an important role in growth, development and neurological function, with a major impact on growth and immune response. Over 300 enzymes depend on the presence of zinc, including some involved in DNA and RNA synthesis, others that regulate growth and development processes, as well as others that regulate immune function or are involved in digestive and metabolic functions. One example of a very important zinc-containing enzyme is carbonate dehydratase, which allows the body to collect carbon dioxide produced in the tissues and eliminate it through the lungs. Its role is really fundamental, considering how many activities it is involved in.

Zinc also plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of structural proteins and membranes; a lack of zinc would expose them to a greater risk of oxidative damage and thus reduce their functionality. Its “structural” role is related to the fact that it is involved in the creation of “collagenases”, the enzymes responsible for the creation of collagen and its removal when it is damaged. In the “proteins” field, it should be noted that zinc-containing proteins are also involved in the regulation of genome transcription processes and cell signaling and influence the release of hormones, positively influencing insulin activity. Considering the countless activities in which its presence is required, zinc is undoubtedly of great importance.

It should also be noted that zinc is one of the minerals that significantly protects the prostate, but also serves as an excellent support for testosterone production in men, which is very important for overall health.

Zinc is also one of the supplements that has exceptionally strong support in the fight against viruses, which has taken an important place in the fight against Covid-19.