Zinc , also called Spelter is a metallic chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Zinc is used widely in plating steel, alloys, and batteries. Zinc is also one of the essential minerals necessary for sustaining life. But too much of it may cause zinc poisoning. Zinc powder is also used in fuel for rocket ships. The current main producer of zinc is China, owning about 40% of the world’s total production. Receiving the appropriate amount of zinc can help strengthen the human immune system.
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wesker
Zinc is found in oysters, and to a far lesser degree in most animal proteins, beans, nuts, almonds, whole grains, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.A turkey’s neck and beef’s chuck or shank also contain significant amounts of zinc.
The US recommended dietary allowance of zinc from puberty on is 11mg for males and 8mg for females, with higher amounts recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
Kerin
Do you know what kind of food contains Zinc? Can you give me several examples?