What is Zinc?
Do you consider zinc in your diet? Zinc is an important element which contributes to many functions within the body. It plays a role in immunity, wound healing, and energy metabolism. The environment of your gastrointestinal tract can also influence how much zinc is actually absorbed and utilized in the body.
Zinc’s Importance
Consuming enough zinc on a vegan diet is usually no issue at all if you consume a variety of plant foods and grains. If you aren’t doing that, failing to meet the daily recommended intake can lead to some adverse health effects down the track. A deficiency in zinc could potentially lead to a weakened immune system, slowed wound healing, loss of appetite and even stunted growth. These are all obviously not ideal and can be quite serious!