Zinc ( Zn )

The human body store about 2 grams of zinc in muscle and bone. Zinc has many roles in the body including the growth and repair of normal cells, wound healing and healthy immunity. Sufficient zinc intake is very important to make a variety of enzymes and hormones, including growth hormone, insulin and testosterone, a hormone that is needed to produce healthy sperm in large quantities. Without enough zinc, men may experience infertility or decreased fertility.

The element zinc can be obtained from fish, shellfish, liver, meat, and wheat germ, a function of this element is to maintain the sensory nerve receptors and as a constituent of the enzyme in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Zn deficiency causes stunted growth due to lower metabolic activity and lead to impaired nerve sensitivity. symptoms of deficiency of this element is the body lethargic, and accompanied by dizziness.