Zinc is one of the most important minerals for people, because it is involved in almost every activity that the body undertakes. But as important as zinc is, it is hard for people to eat enough, because much of the soil has been depleted of it. Because of zinc’s importance even to plants, when there isn’t enough zinc, plants don’t grow well. It is estimated that over two billion people around the world have zinc deficiencies.
Key Takeaways:
- Zinc plays a role in pretty much all of the activity that the body undertakes.
- It is hard to get enough zinc partly because of the soil being depleted of it.
- Some foods make it harder for your body to absorb zinc, such as the tannin that you find in tea.
“Estimates indicate that more than two billion people are zinc deficient. Zinc is considered the most known micronutrient deficiency and the fifth most important risk factor for disease in developing countries, which is likely due to it being challenging to get and maintain.”
Read more: https://explore.globalhealing.com/zinc-supplement/
