IMPORTANCE OF ZINC
Dr Mecola talks about the importance of Zinc. (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/12/13/zinc-for-colds-and-flu.aspx) Especially important at this time of year. I seem to be surrounded by people that are ill at the moment.
"Some studies show that zinc may reduce the duration of your cold by 50 percent.
Zinc is important for a number of life-sustaining functions, including:
*Strong immunity
*Important component of the enzymes involved in tissue remodeling and prevention of cancer
*Maintenance of your mood, mental clarity and restorative sleep
*Prostate and intestinal health
*Senses of taste and smell
Zinc is a Key Mineral for Your Immune Health
If your body has inadequate zinc stores, you will experience increased susceptibility to a variety of infectious agents. Your white blood cells simply can't function without zinc. Zinc affects multiple aspects of your immune system, including neutrophils, natural killer cells, phagocytosis, cytokine production, antibody production, and even gene regulation within your lymphocytes. Zinc is involved in many basic cellular functions including DNA replication, RNA transcription, cell division and activation, and stabilization of cell membranes.
The research on zinc's effect on pathogens is a bit inconsistent, but many studies show a strong protective effect. Some studies show that zinc may reduce the duration of your cold by 50 percent.
The Cochrane Review found that zinc reduced both the duration and severity of symptoms of the common cold. And using zinc preventatively helped prevent colds, leading to fewer school absences and less antibiotic use by children. Zinc is the hallmark molecule for thymic proteins, which are immune substances made by your thymus gland. Without zinc, you lack this immune defense. Zinc salts are deadly to many pathogens. Viral gastroenteritis is slowed down by the ingestion of zinc due to direct antimicrobial action of the zinc ions in your gastrointestinal tract."
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