Zinc intake per 100 grams:
Oysters: 16 mg
Wheat germ: 7 mg
Wholemeal: 5 mg
Beef, egg yolk, duck liver: 4 mg
Soybeans: 3 mg
Fatty fish, crustaceans: 2 to 2.5 mg
Beans, lentils, peas, nuts: 2 to 2.5 mg
Be aware, however, that the consumption of tobacco, coffee, tea, alcohol, and stress reduce zinc reserves. Animal zinc is better absorbed than plant origin (attention to vegetarian diets).
Benefits of Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace element (and miracle) which ensures the proper functioning of the immune system and the growth and development of cells:
- It has anti-oxidant properties.
- This is an indispensable ally of the skin. It activates cell division, thereby renewing the upper layers of the skin and promote healing.
- Its effectiveness against acne is proven: it is the bacteria that are responsible and limit inflammatory reactions. It acts as an astringent serum for combination or oily skin, which regulates the production of sebum. The complexion is purified and matte.
- Associated with Vitamin B6, it promotes skin suppleness and strength of hair and nails involved in the synthesis of collagen and keratin, two proteins very important for the proper balance of these tissues.
- Problems films are improved by taking Zinc.
- It is important for teeth.
Avoid unnecessary treatments
Attention Zinc is fashion and food and cosmetics industries use and abuse of his virtues for you to consume all the sauces. Before you embark on a course of Zinc, know that in France, 93% of the population consumes enough, thanks to the red and white meat. Visible signs of zinc deficiency are dry skin, acne, brittle nails and hair loss. If you have any of these three signs, you fill up on oysters if you want, but need to invest in food supplements.
zinc against acne
Zinc plays an active role in the fight against moderate acne. This trace element is indeed effective in combating inflammatory reactions.
Foods that contain zinc
Seafood, fish, meat, eggs, cereals, pulses.
Good to know
Meal after taking zinc supplements as shall not include foods such as wholemeal bread, bean sprouts or corn because they can interfere with its absorption.
Also note that the use of tobacco, tea, coffee and alcohol, and stress deplete our reserves of zinc.
