Al-Marsad Newspaper: Dr. Jaber Al-Qahtani, an expert in medical drugs, revealed the benefits of zinc and its natural sources, and the symptoms of its deficiency in the body.
Al-Qahtani said, in a series of tweets via his Twitter account: “Zinc is a very important mineral for human health, as the human body contains approximately 2-3 grams of zinc, which is distributed in all members of the human body, and zinc is of great importance that you may not find in any Another mineral, as it represents one of the basic compounds in a large number of enzymes, which may reach more than twenty enzymes.
He pointed out: “It is involved in most metabolic processes in the human body, and research indicates that the highest concentration of zinc is found in the human eye, followed by the liver, then the bones, and finally the prostate, hair and semen. Zinc plays a large and important role in the manufacture of nucleic acids (DNA).”
He pointed out: “They are very necessary for the division, repair and growth of cells in the human body, and accordingly zinc is very necessary for reproduction and growth. This mineral is found in beef, chicken hearts, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs, legumes, turkey meat and all kinds of grains, sardines, lamb, and maple tree syrup. “.
He explained, “As for the symptoms of zinc deficiency, they are many, but the most important of them is the spoilage of many immune functions, and among the symptoms is a marked shrinkage of the spleen, thymus gland, and lymph nodes, and a defect in the production of antibodies.”
Zinc is a very important mineral for human health, as the human body contains approximately 2 to 3 grams of zinc, which is distributed in all parts of the human body. to more than twenty enzymes
– Mr. Dr. Jaber Al-Qahtani (@JaberAlkahtani) May 16, 2022