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Zinc The Magic Ingredient
Wednesday 7th December 2022
Melissa Cohen
The average life span in the UK is increasing and is
now 83 years. The later years can be challenging for
many. Hippocrates, a Greek physician known as the
father of medicine said, "Let food be thy medicine and
medicine be thy food". In other words, acknowledging
the importance of healthy eating and how nutrients in
certain foods have self-healing properties.
Adolescents and the elderly are the most vulnerable
for zinc deficiency. The demand for zinc peaks at
adolescence and in the elderly. Noticeable signs
of zinc deficiency are with adolescent acne and low
digestive function in the elderly.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that zinc deficiency impacts one third of the world's population.
Zinc supplementation only costs around £10 per bottle for a 2 month's supply.
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