The best of zinc in food and tablets!

When you think of minerals, the first thing you probably think of is iron or magnesium. Not surprising, because these are by far the most well-known minerals. But did you know that zinc is also a very versatile and important mineral? So important, that it is often called the 'police officer of your body'. We will tell you in this blog how that works, which foods contain zinc and what this mineral can do for your body!

Zinc is a multifunctional and indispensable mineral for many bodily functions. It is present in all body tissues and is mainly concentrated in the cell nucleus. Zinc plays an important role in various processes in the body, including the process of cell division and hormone regulation. But that's not all! We list the most important good properties of zinc for you:

• positive influence on the immune system
• good for memory, learning ability, concentration and intelligence
• keeps your mind clear and helps with mental effort and moments of stress
• helps to see clearly, even in the dark
• good for the skeleton and for maintaining strong bones
• contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, strong nails and healthy skin
• for the maintenance of a normal cell division process
• for normal female fertility
• contributes to the production of sperm cells in the man

Trace element

Zinc is a 'trace element': a chemically bound element in the diet that is necessary for proper growth and function of the body. Trace elements are also involved in the normal construction and breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Our body cannot produce minerals (or trace elements) on its own. Although you only need a small amount of a trace element, it is still important that you get it sufficiently from your diet.

Food with zinc

Fortunately, a zinc deficiency is rare, because you do not need extremely much and because it is in sufficient quantities in food. With a healthy and varied diet you usually get enough zinc. Zinc is found in both animal and plant products. Zinc is for example in (red) meat, fish, crustaceans and shellfish (oysters!), egg yolks and dairy products. Are you vegetarian or vegan? Then you can get zinc from grain products such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, rice, legumes, garlic, pumpkin seeds, nuts, mushrooms and olives.

Zinc: a multifunctional mineral

How much zinc do you need and are you getting enough zinc?

Do you not eat the above products or not so often? Then supplementing your daily diet may be a good idea. A zinc supplement can then offer a solution. The established reference zinc intake is 7 mg per day for adult women and 9 mg per day for men.

The added value of zinc bisglycinate

At Golden Naturals, quality is a top priority, and this is reflected in the composition of our products. In the case of zinc, we have chosen the form zinc bisglycinate. This form is particularly well absorbed by the body. The tablets of Golden Naturals Zinc Bisglycinate contain no copper, are allergen-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. BioPerine® (Piper nigrum L. extract) contributes to a better and faster absorption in the body.