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What is zinc?

Florian Fermin August 2, 2022

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Origin

A distinction can be made between the element zinc that is used in industry and zinc that is seen as an important mineral for the human body. Zinc was discovered in Europe in the 18th century as a loose element. It was discovered by Andreas Sigismund Marggraf, a German chemist. Hundreds of years earlier, in the Eastern world, they could distinguish and purify zinc from other metals. Read below why zinc is important and in what products it is present.

Why zinc?

Zinc is a trace element, just like selenium< /a>. Trace elements are crucial for a good growth and functioning of the human body. They only need to be present in the body in small amounts otherwise they can become toxic. Zinc plays a role in the production of new tissues and bones. In addition, zinc helps the immune system in fighting invading viruses and bacteria. Zinc has a strong antioxidant function that plays a role in the prevention of cancer. For these reasons related to better resistance, zinc has been added to the Immunity Blend.

What products contain zinc?

Zinc cannot be stored in our body, so it is crucial for your health to get your daily amount of zinc. But where can you get your zinc from? Zinc is largely present in meat and fish products. Because vegetarians do not eat these, they are advised to take extra zinc by, for example, using supplements. In addition, zinc is mainly found in eggs and nuts. Zinc is also present in legumes, brown bread and rice.

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