Zinc
What are the health benefits?
Zinc plays a role in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Additionally, it supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence and is required for a proper sense of taste and smell. Zinc deficiency increases the risk of neurodegenerative disorders (which can cause a deficiency in learning and memory), cerebral ageing, depression, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Which are the food sources?
Oysters, beef, chicken, lentils, yogurt, bajra, sesame seeds, mushroom and tofu.
What is the recommended intake?
|
Children (4-6) |
Children (7-9) |
Boys (10-12) |
Girls (10-12) |
Boys (13-15) |
Girls (13-15) |
Boys (16-18) |
Girls (16-18) |
Women 55kg |
Men 65kg |
|
4.5 |
5.9 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
14.3 |
12.8 |
17.6 |
14.2 |
13.2 |
17 |
How much does Happy Ratio have?
The All-In-One Health Shakes and All-In-One Protein Shakes have approximately 2.13 mg in each serve.
