Symbol = Zn, Atomic Number = 30, Atomic mass = 65.39 amu.
Zinc is the 24th most abundant element in the earth's crust.
It was discovered by Andreas Sigismund Marggraf (German Chemist) in 1746.
Human body contains about 2-4 grams of zinc. Processing can cause zinc loss up to 75% from food. Zinc helps Vitamin A to move around the body. The concentration of zinc in plants are varies with the soil (contains zinc).
Zinc is good for skin (cure Pimples, Eczema and Acne), heal Wounds, good for Prostate,Plays a leading role in Weight loss, it is essential for the Function and Repair of DNA, it is essential during Pregnancy, It is very related with Reproduction, boosts Immunity, ensures Physical growth, controls Diabetes, it protects from Infectious Disorders, It acts as an Antioxidant, reduces Chronic Fatigue, It prevents Alopecia (hair losing disorder), It strengthens Bone, good for Eye etc.
Amounts per Day
Males
and females, 0-6 months: 2 milligrams
Males and females, 6-12 months: 3 milligrams
Males and females, 1-3 years: 3 milligrams
Males and females, 4-8 years: 5 milligrams
Males and females, 9-13 years: 8 milligrams
Males 14 years and older: 11 milligrams
Females 14-18 years: 9 milligrams
Females 19 years and older: 8 milligrams
Pregnant females 18 years or younger: 12 milligrams
Pregnant females 19 years and older: 11 milligrams
Lactating females 18 years or younger: 13 milligrams
Males and females, 6-12 months: 3 milligrams
Males and females, 1-3 years: 3 milligrams
Males and females, 4-8 years: 5 milligrams
Males and females, 9-13 years: 8 milligrams
Males 14 years and older: 11 milligrams
Females 14-18 years: 9 milligrams
Females 19 years and older: 8 milligrams
Pregnant females 18 years or younger: 12 milligrams
Pregnant females 19 years and older: 11 milligrams
Lactating females 18 years or younger: 13 milligrams
Lactating females 19
years and older: 12 milligrams
Zinc Deficiencies
Symptoms are including Impaired sense of Taste and/or Smell, Depression, Lack of appetite, growth failure in children , frequent colds and infections etc.
Zinc Toxicities
Symptoms are including metallic, bitter taste in the mouth, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea mixed with blood etc.
In 2000 the National Academy of Sciences set a tolerable upper limit
(UI) of 40 milligrams for daily intake of zinc. (This limit applies to all individuals
age 19 and over.)
Good Vegetable Sources
- Fruits: Avocado, Blackberry, Dates, Pomegranate, Raspberries etc.
- Vegetables: Amaranth Leaves , Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots , Brussels Sprouts , Chard etc.
- Nuts & Grains: Buckwheat, Cashews, Oats, Pine Nuts, Rye etc.
- Legumes: Adzuki Beans, Black Beans, Black Eye Peas, Fava Beans, Edamame etc.
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