Zinc has been called the "healing" mineral.

Zinc (Zn), is a bluish-white crystal-like metal.

It is linked to lead ores. Its atomic number is 30; its atomic weight is 65.38. It is an essential nutrient in the body.

Because it has been found to support the healing process, zinc has been called the "healing" mineral.

It is recommended that the pre- and post-operative patient should insure an adequate intake of zinc for this reason.

• It is used in numerous drugs, as zinc acetate, zinc oxide, zinc permanganate, and zinc stearate.

  Zinc acetate is used as a drug that causes vomiting and stops bleeding.

  Zinc oxide is used as a drug that prevents spasms.

  It is also used as a protective in ointments.

• Zinc permanganate is used as a drug that causes contractions.
• It is also used to treat swelling of the urethra (urethritis) by injection or douche in a 1:4,000 solution.
• Zinc stearate is used as a water-repellent protective drug to treat acne, eczema, and other skin diseases.
• Zinc is helpful for the respiratory systems and in stress situations where the body must call on its healing capacity.
• Zinc has been a chief component of many topical preparations for burns, diaper rash, and other abrasive conditions.
• Biochemically, zinc is involved in DNA biosynthesis and is thought to be the activator of collagen synthetase, an enzyme which is necessary for collagen biosynthesis and therefore tissue repair.
• Zinc is essential for many body processes including protein synthesis and amino acid metabolism.
• It has a role in the immune system function.

Zinc deficiency can be manifested as growth retardation and sexual underdevelopment.

Men typically need more zinc than women.

Perspiration can cause a loss of up to 3 milligrams of zinc a day.

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