Zinc is one of the most important minerals for your body, yet most people in developed countries today are deficient, why? Simply as the modern diet today sucks, we all know this and are thinking of ways to make it better. I've got multiple articles in mind incoming on this subject. One of the biggest issues is our farming methods, we are stripping the soil and then using mass fertilizer to attempt at replacing the nutrients in the soil. What ends up happening is over time we get less and less nutrients in our food supply. At this point you cannot get enough nutrients from your diet, I don't care what dietary ideology you follow. If you get food from a mainstream source, you will not get enough nutrients. Therefore we end up with deficiencies in the most simple of nutrients and the benefits of having those nutrients are astronomical. Just eat good food people, however I also like to supplement as I still notice benefits. Here's the Benefits and Symptoms of Deficiency along with a list of foods with high Zinc content.
Zinc Food Sources: Oysters, Red Meat, Seafood, Turnips, Peas, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Ginger Root, Pecan Nuts,
The Benefits of Zinc Supplementation:
- Improved Athletic Performance and Strength directly relating to Improved Hormone Regulation in the Body. Allows for Robust Releases of Testosterone after a workout along with Growth Hormone and Insulin like Growth factor, all of which are crucial for Athletic Prowess. This relates to Improved Recovery, Improved Metabolism, More Energy, Body Composition, Directly Affects Protein Synthesis and is required for proper function of Red and White Blood Cells.
- Supports Mainly Male but also Female Reproductive Health and Fertility. This might not matter to you until you realize that this means that your Libido Heightens.
- Zinc will make you more sensitive to Insulin therefore aiding in the prevention of Diabetes
- Powerful Antioxidant for boosting the Immune System and Removing Free Radicals that cause inflammation throughout the body also in preventing cancers mainly Prostate and Breast.
- Improved Cardiovascular Health
- Prevent Alzheimer's and Promote Brain Health
- Improves Sleep, Cognition and Energy Levels
- Elevates Mood and Avoid Depression
- Improves Hair and Cases of Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and other Skin Problems
Zinc is found in every tissue in the body and is dirctly involved in cell division
Optimal Physical Performance, Energy Levels, Body Composition, Affects protein synthesis, required for proper function of red and white blood cells.
Meat, Seafood, Oysters(highest concentration), and dairy
Deficiency Symptoms:
- Infertility, Low Libido, Increases Stress and Accelerates Aging
- Altered Taste and Smell (will make you susceptible to cravings)
- Low Energy
- Chronic Fatigue
- Infertility
- Poor Immunity
- Bad Memory
- Inability to Focus
- Slow Wound Healing
- Nerve Dysfunction
- Ringing in the Ears
- Growth Retardation
- Low Blood Pressure
- Retarded Bone Growth
- Loss of Appetite
- Loss of Smell and Taste Senses
- Depression
- Rough/Pale Skin
- Weight Loss
- Diarrhea
- Hair Loss
- Fatigue
- White Spots Under Finger Nails
This is the Zinc I use, it's whole food based, allowing the body to properly digest. For best effects take it with some fat. The biggest benefit I have personally noticed is better sleep, increased libido, higher testosterone, improvements in strength and quicker recovery times from training. If you are interested in Zinc supplementation, Support me by going through this link, Thanks!
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