Got Zinc?
W
hen it comes to healing, boosting immunity and keep- ing our DNA intact, zinc is a star. A new study published in the Journal
of Leukocyte Biology reports that it
may be the basis for future therapies for fighting infection, because the mineral supports healthy immune function by increasing activation of specific immune cells (T cells) capable of destroying viruses and bacteria.
Zinc supplementation, for instance, has been shown to sig- nificantly reduce the duration and severity of childhood diarrhea and to lower the incidence and severity of respiratory infections. Furthermore, according to the Linus Pauling Insti- tute at Oregon State University, zinc is essential for people of all ages because it protects against oxidative stress and helps repair DNA. The institute also reports that zinc deficiency is common in the United States, especially among the elderly, due to their lower absorption of the mineral and often inadequate diet. A well-balanced diet that includes pumpkin seeds, chick peas, almonds, eggs, chicken, turkey, beef and shellfish such as oysters can supply zinc. Taking a daily multivitamin containing about eight milligrams of zinc also ensures that our needs are met.
Additional sources: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology and DietBites.com
natural awakenings
May 2010
17
LaDonna Roye
254-9100
9-1 Saturday
12980 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 18 • Naples
One of Naples’ Favorite Stylists!
Organic Color Systems & Perms
~ Specializing in corrective hair color ~ Easy care, low maintenance hair cuts for Ladies & Gentlemen
~ Now offering wigs, hairpieces & extensions
9-5 Tuesday-Friday
Evenings by appt.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64