zinc
An essential trace element, zinc plays a role in cell division and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Zinc also contributes to:
- to maintain normal bones, hair, nails and skin
- to maintain normal vision
- to normal function of the immune system
- to a normal acid-base metabolism
- to a normal carbohydrate metabolism
- to normal cognitive function
- to normal DNA synthesis
- to normal fertility and reproduction
- to a normal metabolism of macronutrients
- to normal fatty acid metabolism
- to normal vitamin A metabolism
- to normal protein synthesis
- to maintain normal testosterone levels in the blood