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Zinc is very much associated with protein foods. Thus, you may assume that the second most foods high important trace mineral in zinc are protein-rich as wellthe body, surpassed only by iron. The best sources of zinc include beefIt plays an important role in immune function, lambwound healing, porkblood clotting, crabmeatreproduction, turkeygrowth and smell. Zinc deficiency is characterized by poor wound healing, chickenloss of appetite, lobster, clams weight loss and salmonwhite marks on the fingernails. If you are a vegetarian* Reducing diarrhea in malnourished children, you will most probably intake less zinc that those or in children who have meat-based dietslow zinc levels. Good Severe zinc food sources aside from meats are dairy products such as milk and cheese, yeast, peanuts, beans, and wholegrain cereals, brown rice, whole wheat bread, potato and yogurtdeficiency in children is common in developing countries. Of all these vegetarian zinc foods*Treating [[Wilson's Disease]], pumpkin seeds offer one of the most concentrated non-meat food sources of zinca rare genetic disorder.<br>*Oysters: Depending on type and variety oysters provide 16-182mg of zinc per 100g servingprostate cancer. This accounts mineral is necessary for 110%-1200% of the RDA formation of RNA and DNA and a healthy immune system. And, you guessed it: a healthy immune system is better able to kill cancer cells. Zinc is vital for prostate health and for male hormone activity. You need zincto produce sperm and semen. The food highest There's more zinc in zinc is The Steamed Wild Eastern Oyster which provides 182 mg your prostate gland than any other part of zinc per 100g serving, your body. *Zinc supplementation or 76mg dietary intake (509% RDAfrom milk, for instance) in 6 oysterscan help reduce feelings of anger, hostility, and 154mg (1029% RDA) in a 3 ounce serving.depression* Toasted Wheat Germ lowers systemic inflammation and promotes optimal immune health* Digestion : Packed Many people are unaware of the important role zinc plays in jars and sold toastedhealthy digestion. An essential mineral for the production of digestive enzymes, wheat germ zinc is great to sprinkle on top one of any foodthe primary catalysts by which the body processes nutrients. Try it on salads, rice, or steamed vegetables. Toasted wheat germ provides 17mg (112% RDA) Zinc is also a critical component in the renewal of zinc per 100g serving, which is 19mg (126% RDA) per cupregrowth of intestinal tissue, as well as the production of digestive bile and 1secretions of both the liver and pancreas.2mg (8% RDA) * Thyroid function : zinc plays an essential role in a single tablespoonthyroid hormone function. Crude (untoasted) wheat germ provides 12mg (82% RDA) In fact, without the presence of zinc per 100g serving, 14mg (94% RDA) per cup, and 1mg (6% RDA) per tablespoonthe thyroid gland cannot transform the inactive hormone T4 into the active hormone T3. Click Furthermore, the hypothalamus also requires zinc to see complete nutrition factsmake the hormone it uses to signal the pituitary gland to activate the thyroid. * Veal Liver protect the brain from [[copper]] toxicity.* [[Enlarged Prostate]] : The liver Ignoring the signs of any animal is packed with vitamins an enlarged prostate (BPH) can lead to kidney and minerals and most commonly served as pâté or liverwurstbladder problems—not to mention prostate cancer. Veal liver has Even the most less serious problems—like frequent or painful urination—can be a serious inconvenience. Protect your prostate now to avoid problems later. And zinc with 12mg per 100g serving accounting for 81% of the RDA, that is 8a great place to start.98mg Not having enough can cause DNA damage in prostate cells. But high levels of zinc (60% RDA) can promote cell death in BPH cells. This helps shrink your prostate gland down to a cooked slice normal size, helping to alleviate and even prevent BPH symptoms. * Preserve Hearing: Research shows that zinc’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects can help fight hearing loss. Having higher levels can improve the quality of liver (80g)hearing in people with sudden hearing loss. Liver is best prepared steamed Another study found taking 50 mg a day for eight weeks reduces buzzing or fried with onions and herbsringing in the ears. It may very well work for you or someone you know: It’s effective in 82% of people. * Sesame Seeds and Tahini [[Testosterone Booster]] : After you turn 30, your testosterone (Sesame ButterT): Sesame products contain levels can drop by about 10mg of Zinc one percent per 100g serving (70year. By the time you’re in your 60s, your levels could be more than 30% RDA)lower. Sesame flour But getting enough can be used as a substitute for wheat flour in cakes and breadshelp you prevent T loss. Tahini is commonly One study found that restricting dietary zinc in hummus (healthy young men decreased their normal levels of T by almost 30%. That same study shows that older men taking a ground chickpea spread and dip supplement can increase the amount of T in their blood by 50%. And this was without any changes to their normal diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. * Build Stronger Bones in Women: Men aren’t the Middle East) only ones who can benefit from taking zinc. Women may need it will provide 4even more.6mg (31% RDA) Zinc helps prevent bone disease. Women with osteoporosis usually have lower levels of zinc per 100g serving, 0.7mg (5One study found that postmenopausal women taking a supplement helped slow their bone loss by 66% RDA) per tablespoon. Whole sesame seeds provide 7.8mg/100g (52% RDA)Even more impressive is what happens when they added zinc to calcium, 11mg (74% RDA) per cupmanganese, and 0copper supplementation.7mg (5It helped these women increase their bone mineral density by 28% RDA) per tablespoonin two years.* Low Fat Roast Beef Prevent Heart Disease: Low fat beef shoulder, shank, and chuck all contain about 10mg (70% RDA) One study found that low levels of zinc per 100g serving, 18mg (119can increase heart event risk by almost 40% RDA) per pound, and 9mg (59% RDA) in a 3 oz servingpeople with type 2 diabetes. If Even if you buy pre-processed roast beef be sure to consult take diabetes out of the nutrition facts about the cut and nutrients. Not all nutrition labels report picture, zinc, so don't worry if you don't see itis can still support your heart health. * Roasted Pumpkin It helps regulate heartbeat and Squash Seeds : A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds contain about 10mg (70% RDA) function. Depriving your heart of zinc per 100g serving, 6.6mg (59% RDA) per cup, and 3mg (19% RDA) per ounce (~85 seeds). If you can't find these in your local supermarket put you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty storesat risk for heart disease—or worse. Alternatively, you Getting enough of this important mineral can also save any pumpkin and squash seeds you have and roast them in tremendous benefits for your ovenoverall health—especially as you age. The seeds are typically eaten by cracking best way to give your body the outer shell and eating the seed insidezinc it needs is through your diet. * Dried Watermelon Seeds : Much like the Oysters pack a huge dose. You’ll also get it from grass-fed beef, spinach, asparagus, pumpkin and squashseeds, watermelon seeds are popular in the Middle East and East Asia and they should be in specialty stores catering to those culturesshiitake mushrooms. It is also possible to just eat the seeds raw with the watermelon. You In addition, you can shell themfind a quality, or just chew them up wholefood-derived supplement in health food stores and online. Dried watermelon seeds provide 10mg (70== Food Sources == <table border="1" width="75% RDA) of zinc per 100g serving, 11mg (74 " cellpadding="4"><tr><td width="43%RDA) per cup, and 3mg (19" align="left"><strong>Whole Food Sources</strong></td><td width="28% RDA) per ounce. " align="center"><strong>Serving</strong></td>* Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder : Chocolate is showing more and more health benefits and dark chocolate is coming into vogue. Unsweetened baking chocolate provides 9.6mg (64<td width="29% RDA" align="right"><strong>Zinc (mg) of zinc per 100g serving </strong></td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Seafood (most bars are 50-100 gramsCooked Oysters)</td><td width="28%" align=center>3 oz</td><td width="29%" align="right">66. Cocoa powder will provide 68</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Organic Beef</td><td width="28%" align=center>3 ounces</td><td width="29%" align="right">5.8mg (4580</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per 100g" align=left>Beef Liver, or cooked</td><td width="28%" align=center>100 grams</td><td width="29%" align="right">5.4mg (3924</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per " align=left>Wheat Germ</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup, 0</td><td width="29%" align="right">18.3mg (28</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per tablespoon" align=left>Lima Beans</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">3. Most milk chocolates provide around 260</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Pumpkin Seeds</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">6.3mg (1560</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per 100g serving or 1mg (7" align=left>Squash Seeds</td><td width="28% RDA) per bar. Click to see complete nutrition facts" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">6. 60</td>* Lamb (Mutton) : Lamb is a common meat in the Middle East, Mediterranean</tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Organic / Wild Turkey, and most of Europe, but is increasing in popularity in the Americas. Lamb provides between 4cooked</td><td width="28%" align=center>3 ounces</td><td width="29%" align="right">3.50</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Chickpeas</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">2-8.7mg of zinc per 100g serving (60</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Split Peas, cooked</td><td width="28%-58" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29% RDA) depending on cut" align="right">1. That is up to 7.4mg (4996</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) in a 3 " align=left>Cashews, raw</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 ounce serving (85 grams)</td><td width="29%" align="right">1.60</td>* Peanuts : Peanuts are a great source of zinc</tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Pecans, 100 grams of oil roasted peanuts will provide 6raw</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 ounce</td><td width="29%" align="right">1.6mg (4428</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA" align=left>Spinach</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup (Cooked) of zinc, or 8</td><td width="29%" align="right">1.8mg (594</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) in " align=left>Green peas, cooked</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup chopped, </td><td width="29%" align="right">1.9mg (1208</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per oz (~39 peanuts)" align=left>Almonds, raw</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 ounce</td><td width="29%" align="right">1. Dry roasted peanuts will provide half as much zinc at 3.3mg (2200</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per 100 gram serving" align=left>Organic egg, or 4poached</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 large</td><td width="29%" align="right">0.8mg (3255</td></tr><tr><td width="43% RDA) per cup" align=left>Ginger root, raw</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 teaspoon</td><td width="29%" align="right">0.34</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Cocoa and 1mg (6Chocolate</td><td width="28% RDA" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">5.9</td></tr><tr><td width="43%" align=left>Mushrooms (Cooked White) per oz</td><td width="28%" align=center>1 cup</td><td width="29%" align="right">1.4</td></tr></table>