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Zinc is an important mineral that plays an important role in many enzymatic functions. Found primarily in the kidney, liver, pancreas, and brain. Zinc plays an important role in the detoxification of alcohol in the liver, aides in digestion, and increases the production of protein. Zinc also helps support healthy immune system functions and is an important component of bodily antioxidant systems. It is also essential to cell division, growth, and repair. It is involved in over 200 enzymatic reactions, and aides the body in the actions of several hormones, such as testosterone, growth hormone, insulin, and estrogen. It also maintains normal blood cholesterol levels in the body.
Exercise increases zinc losses from the human body, and severe zinc deficiency can compromise muscle function. Athletes who do not eat an optimal diet, especially those who are trying to control their weight or use fad diets while exercising strenuously, may become deficient in zinc to the extent that performance or health is compromised