Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Zinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function, promotes wound healing ...

Zinc is a mineral that's known to boost the function of the immune system, and now scientists have learned more about how it works. Zinc seems to help cells in the immune system, T cells, fully mature ...

There is a higher risk of gastrointestinal problems when taking zinc on an empty stomach. Without the presence of food, any irritant, like zinc, has direct contact with your stomach lining. This can ...

We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” but when it comes to boosting your immune system, what exactly should you ...

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD Zinc and vitamin A are two essential nutrients with closely linked roles in ...

Zinc is one of those micronutrients that many people know they need but are otherwise a little vague on the particulars. Unlike, say, calcium, which most people know can be gained from a glass of milk ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Key Takeaways: Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in many bodily functions, including ...

Zinc is a vital trace mineral essential for bodily functions, including vision. Deficiency can lead to night blindness, blurry vision, and light sensitivity due to its role in vitamin A metabolism and ...

Using innovative fluorescent sensors and computational modeling, CU Boulder biochemistry researcher Amy Palmer tracked naturally cycling cells to better understand an essential micronutrient Zinc is ...