Did you know that zinc is required for thousands of processes within the body?! It is an essential nutrient, so make sure you get your recommended daily intake for optimum health. Why is Zinc so important? Zinc is one of the most widely used nutrients in the body and assists with: ✔️muscle growth, ✔️muscle recovery, ✔️boosting immunity, ✔️reducing inflammation, ✔️preventing infection, ✔️improving bone health, ✔️aiding metabolism, ✔️keeping your blood sugar stable, ✔️ digestion, ✔️nutrient absorption. Zinc also plays a role in hormone production, including testosterone which is essential for building lean muscle mass. In the immune system, zinc plays an integral role in producing T cells and helping white blood cells fight off bacteria and viruses. Zinc also interacts with blood platelets to help with blood clotting, so getting enough zinc is an essential part of assisting cuts and scrapes heal properly. Zinc plays a role in the synthesis, storage, and release of insulin in the pancreas, helping to stabilise your blood sugar levels. The digestive system also utilises it by supporting nutrient absorption, helping to break down protein and carbohydrates and even enabling you to taste your food! If you don’t have enough zinc in your system, you may have reduced energy levels as your body has to work harder to metabolise your food, making it harder to lose weight. Zinc can be found in a variety of foods such as meat, liver, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains; however, some of these food sources contain naturally occurring compounds called phytates that affect zinc's bioavailability, making it harder for the body to absorb it. This can be easily overcome by fermenting or sprouting certain foods #inflammation #testosterone #musclerecovery #health #healthylifestyle #muscle #Zinc #nutrition #inflammationrelief #testosteronebooster #vitamins #spirulina #testosteronereplacementtherapy #calcium #magnesium #postworkout #healthyfood #weightloss #antiinflammatory #diabetes #femaletomale #hrt #zincommunity #herbal #sportsrecovery #recovery #jointpain #musclepain #plantbased #inflammations (at Cuffley) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc06G7-IL3J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=