Zinc is an essential mineral that contributes to more than 300 important enzymes and influences more than 3000 proteins produced by the body. In this way, zinc is involved in numerous vital bodily functions. Zinc is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and metabolism, boosts fertility, cell division and DNA synthesis, and keeps eyes, hair and nails healthy.
Health Benefits of Zinc According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Zinc contributes to:
- Protecting cells from oxidative stress
- Normal cognitive function
- Normal immune system function
- Normal acid-base metabolism
- Normal carbohydrate metabolism
- Normal lipid metabolism
- Normal DNA synthesis
- Normal fertility and reproduction
- Normal metabolism of macronutrients
- Normal vitamin A metabolism
- Normal protein synthesis
- Maintenance of bones, nails, skin and hair
- Maintenance of normal vision
- Maintenance of normal blood testosterone levels
- Cell division
Zinc from Guava Leaves
The evergreen guava tree (Psidium guajava) belongs to the myrtle family and is native to South America. In addition to 10% tannins, fresh guava leaves contain numerous antioxidant polyphenols such as β-sitosterol, maslinic acid and guaijavolic acid; they are also rich in B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, B6) and zinc.