Zinc exists in numerous enzyme systems, such as carbonic anhydrase, respiratory enzymes, lactate dehydrogenase, superoxide dismutase, alkaline phosphatase, DNA and RNA polymerase, etc., is the nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, synthesis and vitamin A utilization of essential substances. It has the effect of promoting growth and development and improving the sense of taste. In the state of normal food is difficult to ensure nutrition, the World Health Organization recommends the use of zinc salts to supplement.
Role:
Maintaining the normal appetite of the human body
Zinc deficiency will lead to decreased sense of taste, anorexia, partiality and even heterophagy, and imbalance of intestinal flora.
Enhance human immunity
Zinc is a nutrient for the development of the thymus gland, an immune organ, and only an adequate amount of zinc can effectively ensure the development of the thymus gland, the normal differentiation of T-lymphocytes, and the promotion of cellular immune function.
Impact on the metabolism of vitamin A and normal vision
Zinc is clinically shown to be beneficial to the eyes, is because zinc has the role of promoting vitamin A absorption. Vitamin A cannot be absorbed without zinc. Vitamin A is normally stored in the liver, and when the body needs it, it is transported into the bloodstream, a process that is "mobilized" by zinc.