Disorders of zinc homeostasis in human cells are involved in the
pathogenesis of many dermatological-, inflammatory- and
degenerative-related diseases. Zinc (Zn) must be supplemented in
the diet at a daily dose of approximately 12 mg
Its presence has been detected and
determined in a number of species of edible mushrooms
Zinc plays a role in many
biochemical reactions. It is involved in the metabolism of nucleic
acids, and the biosynthesis of RNA, DNA and proteins