1) Regulating immune functionZinc, tablet computer, capsules and foods
Zinc is an "essential trace element" because our
bodies only need very small amounts of it.
According to the European Journal of Immunology, the human body needs zinc to activate T lymphocytes (T cells).2
T cells help the body in two ways:
Controlling and regulating immune responses
Attacking infected or cancerous cells.
Zinc deficiency can severely impair immune system function.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "zinc-deficient persons experience increased susceptibility to a variety of pathogens.