Zinc is a mineral your body needs for many things, including cell division, immune function, wound healing, and more. Your body doesn’t make zinc, so you’ll need to get it from your diet or from ...

The amount of zinc in the human body is so small that textbooks offhandedly record its presence as “a trace.” That trace, though, seems important indeed. Small as it is, the body’s normal zinc supply ...

Learn how zinc affects blood vessel function, what research shows about zinc supplements and blood pressure, and who may or may not benefit.

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

Zinc is a trace mineral, which means you only need a very small amount of it daily. You can get this essential nutrient by eating a balanced diet, but sometimes you may need to take a zinc supplement.

Zinc helps your body produce and use insulin. Supplements may slightly improve fasting blood sugar and A1c in some people. Those with low zinc intake or those with existing type 2 diabetes may see the ...