Zinc pills for the immune system

In this article we are going to discuss the advantages of zinc for immune system and the reasons for children and adults (especially men) to take it., Zinc supplementation is vital to support oneself in the period of COVID-19 viral pandemic.

In today’s conditions it is recommended to pay attention to zinc to support the immunity. For some reasons it has been ignored and forgotten for a while. Even children know about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) when catching cold, and zinc, which is no less important, is neglected.

Zinc is a mineral. As you know, our cells need minerals for their daily functioning. Of course, the body does not produce minerals on its own; it receives them from outside with food and additives. For example, according to American research, children with poor nutrition do not get enough vitamins and minerals, including zinc. Zinc is a powerful tool to boost immunity, especially if paired with vitamin C.

Let’s go a little deeper into science, but in simple terms. Zinc plays an important role in functioning of the thymus gland. Thymus is the main organ of the immune system, it produces T-lymphocytes. And T-lymphocytes, in their turn, destroy bacteria and viruses.

Zinc ions also promote the production of interferons α and γ. Interferons are widely advertised as pheron medications for boosting immunity. Personally, I do not recommend the use of pharmaceutical pherons.

Consumers who take  zinc supplements have rare or no illnesses. If you, after all, catch a cold, then taking a zinc pill can help to recover faster than in case without it. This way, the course of the disease can be reduced to 3-4 days. You have to admit that being sick for 3-4 days sounds more pleasant than for a week or two. It’s clearly visible when children are ill, in particular.

Research proves zinc efficiency in pneumonia as it provides protection and integrity of cells of respiratory system.

This is not the only use of zinc.

Zinc is extremely important for men. It increases the quality of spermatogenesis, participates in synthesis of testosterone, supports normal erection. Zinc also promotes the formation of healthy germ cells – sperm capable of fertilization. Female germ cells (eggs) also mature better with sufficient zinc intake.  Additional use of zinc supplements can have a positive effect on infertility problems. It should be noted that zinc is enhanced when paired with Vitamin E.

Zinc has a powerful effect on wound healing, as it participates in collagen synthesis. Perhaps, most of you are familiar with zinc ointment and its miracle effect.

Zinc is involved in formation of joints, bones and connective tissue.

Zinc participates in the synthesis of hormones, in particular insulin, testosterone, growth hormone, etc.

Zinc deficiency indicators:

• frequent flu and cold (increased susceptibility to viruses)
• diarrhea
• liver and kidney diseases
• benign prostate hyperplasia
• visual acuity decline
• anemia
• weight shortage
• allergic dermatitis
• hair loss
• white spots on the nails

Scientists have found out that zinc is better absorbed through the saliva during resorption. Therefore, it is better to use lozenges or pills with zinc for resorption.

NB! The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNISEF recommend that children should be given additional zinc intake. Nutritional experts believe that periodic intake of zinc by children reduces the frequency and severity of acute respiratory infections (ARI) and acute viral respiratory infections (AVRI).