
07/06/2023
Welcome to winter peeps! โ๏ธ Let's talk about ZINC.
Natural immunity is so important. But it doesn't get talked about as much as it should. Zinc however, has been flying around a bit in the last few years. And there's a good reason for it.
DID YOU KNOW?
*Zinc is crucial for the normal development and function of white blood cells. These cells protect your body from infection.
*Zinc is heavily involved in wound healing and skin health.
*Increased Zinc levels activate T cells. And T cells are responsible for fighting off all kinds of infections like bacteria and viruses.
*90% of zinc is found in muscle and bone.
*Zinc binds to protein. Low protein means low zinc absorption and yep! You guessed it! High protein = high zinc absorption. This is why zinc supplements are best taken with a protein meal.
WHAT'S THE RDI FOR ZINC?
1-3. 3mg/day
4-8. 4mg/day
9-13. 6mg/day
14-18 BOYS. 13mg/day
14-18 GIRLS. 7mg/day
19->70 MEN. 14mg/day
19->70 WOMEN. 8mg/day
PREGNANCY. 11mg/day
LACTATION. 12mg/day
VEGAN ZINC IDEAS๐ฟ
*Bliss balls with nuts and seeds
*Nut and seed granola on yoghurt or chia pudding
*Protein smoothie with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
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