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Zinc is needed for metabolism of nucleic acids and the synthesis of proteins. It is an integral part of the human DNA for cell division and synthesis. Zinc is found in all the body fluids, including the moisture in the eyes, lungs, nose, urine, and saliva.

Zinc functions in the body: Element in mucous linings in the body, Necessary for hormone production, Essential for the prostate gland, Found in the bodily fluids, Vital part of the immune system.

Zinc has been used for centuries. In the 1800's surgeons used zinc as an antiseptic/antibiotic after surgery and were noted for its amazing healing properties. Wounds would heal, at times, as quickly as 24 hours after an operation, without swelling, and scarring was barely noticeable after a short period of time. "Drs/ Pories and Strain use zinc salts preoperatively and postoperatively to promote wound healing and to correct zinc deficiency." 66

Zinc is needed for the metabolism of nucleic acids and the synthesis of proteins. It is an integral part of the human DNA for cell division and synthesis. Zinc is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and is found in all the body fluids, including the moisture in the eyes, lungs, nose, urine, and saliva. Proper zinc levels offer a defense against the entrance of pathogens. "Dr. Phillips of San Antonio, Texas, has noted that zinc transferring is normally bound to lymphocytes and that this zinc transport system may be a vital beginning in immune reactions. Dr. Robert S. Pecarek of the Trace Metal Laboratory, following the lead that the thymus is always small in zinc-deficient animals, has found that T-cell immunity is impaired." 67

Lack of Zinc With out enough zinc, your skin is the first to show. Acne is the warning light that you are low on zinc. At puberty, the sexual organs steal all of the zinc in the development stages and that is why so many youth get Acne.

Because zinc is found in the body fluids, proper levels of zinc tend to stop body odor, including foot odor, and protect the throat with every swallow. Deficiency of zinc can lead to a wide variety of degenerative diseases and illnesses. Heavy losses of zinc occur in sweating, therefore, athletes are particularly susceptible to zinc deficiency. Zinc is very effective for proper brain function.

Zinc is effective in hormone production, improves sex drive and has been proven to reduce the size of the prostrate gland, helps prevent prostate cancer and is important for the proper maintenance of the male reproductive system. "Zinc is involved in the production and function of several sex hormones. Severe zinc deficiency has been shown to cause male sterility." 68

66. Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer, Ph.D., M.D., Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer's Updated Fact/Book on Zinc and Other Micro-Nutrients, (Keats Publishing, Inc., 1978), pg. 13.

67. Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer, Ph.D., M.D., Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer's Updated Fact/Book on Zinc and Other Micro-Nutrients, (Keats Publishing, Inc., 1978), pg. 53.

68. Bernard Jensen, Ph.D., The Chemistry of Man, (Bernard Jensen, 1983) pg. 366.

Deficiency Symptoms
Alzheimer's
Angina
Anorexia
Bulimia
Paranoia
Body Odor
Hair Loss
Obesity
Acne
Alcoholism
Infertility
Infections
Diabetes
Deceased Libido
PMS
Hypo- Hyper- Tension
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