Zinc is one of many macro minerals the body needs to perform various functions. A study performed on young men in Egypt and Iran found that a lack of zinc in the subjects’ diets impaired their overall growth.

A small amount of zinc on a daily basis can have a large impact on your body. Zinc can enhance your senses of smell and taste. Consuming the RDA of zinc supports the immune system. Adding zinc to your daily diet can stabilize your metabolic rate. Zinc is also essential to proper growth for children.

Low zinc levels can lead to increased risk of colds and infections, lack of appetite and even depression.  An insufficient amount of zinc can also be linked to improper growth in children.