Zinc is important for many bodily functions, including:
Immune system: Helps the body's defense system function properly
Cell division and growth: Helps cells divide and grow
Wound healing: Helps wounds heal
Carbohydrate breakdown: Helps break down carbohydrates
Senses of taste and smell: Helps with the senses of taste and smell
Skin, bones, and other tissues: Helps maintain the health of skin, bones, and other tissues
Digestive, reproductive, and central nervous systems: Helps maintain the health of these systems
Zinc deficiency can affect many different tissues and organs, including the skin, bones, and the digestive, reproductive, central nervous, and immune systems. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include:
