WHAT ZINC CAN DO FOR YOUR IMMUNITY AND SKIN HEALTH

WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT ZINC THESE DAYS? At the height of the pandemic, Zinc, an essential mineral, had emerged as the “miracle mineral” with the ability to help boost our immune system beyond what Vitamin C alone could do (with proper diet and exercise). But apart from that, there’s actually very little we know about how it really benefits our health. So today, we take a closer look at Zinc so that we can better appreciate just how much of a “miracle mineral” it truly is.

 

WHAT IS ZINC?

Most of us have encountered Zinc in school. To be more specific, we learned that Zinc is an element with the symbol Zn and the atomic number 30. But in the context of healthcare, Zinc is an essential trace mineral found in the food we eat. Examples of foods rich in Zinc include:

• Red meat (lamb, beef)
• Crabs
• Cheese
• Almonds
• Oats
• Chicken breast
• Cornflakes
• Yoghurt
• Cashew nuts
• Milk

 

WHY DO WE NEED ZINC?

Zinc has been found to have many uses in the body. It plays a role in all of the following essential body functions:

• Immune function
• Wound healing
• Protein synthesis (the process in which cells make proteins)
• Cell division (the creation of new cells)
• DNA synthesis (the creation of DNA molecules which coincide with cell division)
• Supporting grown and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence
• Promoting a sense of taste and smell
• Aiding in recovery from the common cold
• Slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration which causes loss of vision

 

ZINC AND IMMUNITY

The nutritional role of Zinc has been known for a long time. But in the last few years, its importance in immune modulation has arisen. In fact, new studies have made a direct link between Zinc and the human immune system. 

Zinc oversees the elimination of pathogens like bacteria and viruses. And it is also essential in producing and activating certain immune system cells. That is why Zinc helps boost our immunity. Zinc also helps hasten the clearing of cold symptoms.

 

ZINC AND SKIN HEALTH

Zinc is an important nutrient for healthy skin. It has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for skin conditions such as:

• Acne
• Eczema
• Warts
• Psoriasis
• Skin Ulcers
• Vitiligo

 

DOES OUR BODY PRODUCE AND STORE ZINC?

Our body needs the right amount of Zinc every day in order for all of these processes to function properly. But our bodies cannot produce Zinc and so we must rely on a daily intake of food and vitamins that are rich in the mineral. It may be difficult to obtain the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of 8-12 milligrams of elemental Zinc equivalent to 22-33 milligrams of Zinc Sulfate. That is why taking Zinc supplements is fast becoming a viable option.

 

FORTIMA: THE ZINC SUPPLEMENT AND MORE

One of the most convenient ways to ensure that you get your RDA of Zinc is by taking Fortima.

Fortima is formulated with Fortibella Complex – a unique combination of Vitamin C (500 mg non-acidic Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin E (22 I.U. d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate), and Zinc (27.5 mg Sulfate Monohydrate) all working together to help boost your immunity against viruses and sickness, maintain your strength to fulfill your daily activities, and also promote healthy skin with proper diet and exercise. 

Experience the health benefits of Zinc. Take Fortima every day.

Fortima has a suggested retail price of P12.50 per tablet and is available at all leading drugstores nationwide as well as on Shopee, Lazada, and BeautyMNL