1. maintaining normal sexual function and spermatogenic function of males

zinc is abundant in male testis and participates in the whole process of sperm production, maturation and capacitation. Once men are short of zinc, it will lead to the decrease of sperm quantity, vitality and poor liquefaction of semen, which will eventually lead to male infertility. Zinc deficiency can also lead to adolescents without secondary sexual characteristics and normal reproductive development.

2. Enhance human immunity

Zinc is a nutrient for thymus development of immune organs. Only sufficient zinc can effectively ensure thymus development, differentiate T lymphocytes normally and promote cellular immune function.

3. Maintain normal appetite of human body

Zinc deficiency will lead to decreased taste, anorexia, partial eclipse and even pica, and imbalance of intestinal flora.

4, affecting the metabolism of vitamin A and normal vision

Zinc is clinically beneficial to the eyes because it can promote the absorption of vitamin A. The absorption of vitamin A is inseparable from zinc. Vitamin A is usually stored in the liver. When the human body needs it, it will be delivered to the blood. This process relies on zinc to complete the "mobilization" work.

5. Promote wound and wound healing

Zinc supplements were first used in clinic to treat skin diseases.

second, how to supplement zinc correctly?

1 Balanced diet, no partial eclipse, and more foods rich in zinc

Shellfish, red meat and animal offal are all good sources of zinc, among which oysters have the highest zinc content. Every 1g of animal food contains about 3-5mg of zinc, and the amino acids produced after the decomposition of animal protein can also promote the absorption of zinc. The zinc content in plant food is low. Every 1 grams of plant food contains about 1 mg of zinc. There are beans, peanuts, millet, radish and Chinese cabbage with high zinc content in various plant foods.