A deficiency in vitamins, minerals and trace elements is often the result of immune, digestive, skin and hair disorders. Pollution, stress, unbalanced diet, hair loss, white hair, dandruff are problems that occur more and more and many people are affected.
In this article you will discover the benefits of zinc, a metallic trace element essential to our body. It participates in many reactions in our body, it is therefore essential to provide it in sufficient quantity and for that, thefood is not sufficient, a supplementation is recommended.
The origin of zinc
The Zinc is a essential trace element present in small quantity in the body: 2,5g. It can be found at 60% in muscles, 20% in bones and 20% in skin and liver. He plays a important role in the metabolism of fatty acids and vitamin A, the synthesis of proteins, the use of carbohydrates by stabilizing insulin for example, it participates in acid-base regulation against oxidative stress. It is recommended to bring 10mg/day for a woman and 12mg/day for a man. Recommendations for a pregnant woman are between 15mg and 23mg.
Zinc is not manufactured by the body, it must beprovided by the diet and if it is not enough, it is possible to choose food supplements. Here are different food sources rich in zinc:
- Seafood, especially oysters, which contain the highest zinc content (25mg/100g)
- Offal
- Meat
- Cheese
- Oleaginous fruits (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.)
- Eggs
- Unrefined cereals
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Pulses (lentils, beans, etc.)
15 to 40% of zinc provided by food is absorbed by the body. It is therefore recommended to supplement to meet daily needs since the body cannot manufacture it.
The benefits of zinc for your hair
Zinc is known to have many benefits it allows to fight against hair loss, hair thinning, hair vitality, cell aging, nail and hair growth and acne.
Indeed, it is one of the components of keratin, an essential protein for healthy hair. Keratin is a protein that makes up 95% of the hair fibre. It is made up ofsulphur amino acids such as methionine, cystine and lysine, B vitamins such as vitamin B5, B8 and B8, copper, iron and zinc.
Zinc intake helps stop hair loss, strengthen the hair fiber and stimulate hair growth. By intervening in the synthesis of keratin, zinc protects the hair from premature aging by intervening in the appearance of white hair and by acting on oxidative stress.
It also fights against psoriasis, itprevents the appearance of eczema and dermatitis.
Zinc deficiency
Our zinc deficiency can be responsible for significant hair loss, brittle hair, fine hair but also an open door for external aggressions, the appearance of itching and soft nails.
People on a vegetarian diet are more likely to be deficient in zinc. A balanced diet is no longer the only key as nowadays our plates are less qualitative. The food circumnavigating the globe no longer contribute to meeting nutrient requirements. To act against hair problems related to zinc deficiency, it is possible to choose a adapted hair food supplement.
At D-LAB we offer 100% natural and clean food supplements, without nanoparticles, without GMO, without controversial substances and not tested on animals.
You can choose to opt for a zinc cure. Our Zinc Absolute improves the quality of the skin and hair. A high dose of micro-encapsulated zinc guaranteeing maximum bioavailability, i.e. assimilable by the body without being destroyed during the passage of the stomach thanks to gastro-resistant capsules. Its action is coupled with vitamin B6, B2 and B3 to stimulate the immune system and increase its effectiveness on the beauty and health of the skin.
To provide support to the hair fiber, our Pure Keratin provides a high dose of pure, patented keratin that is 95% absorbable by the body. This best-seller has an anti-hair loss action, it acts against dandruff and split ends. It responds to many hair problems and completes the action of Absolute Zinc. By providing the essential nutrients to the hair bulb that it draws from the bloodstream, Zinc Absolute and Keratin Absolute will act in depth on the internal structure of the hair.
The best way to get a dream mane no matter what type of hair: colored hair, fine hair, thick hair, frizzy hair, short hair and long hair.
Hair routine - Benefits of zinc
For to complement the action of food and food supplements you can opt for a more natural hair routine. Prefer to use mild shampoosorganic and adapted to your hair type, a moisturizing and strengthening conditioner. To strengthen your hair, adopt hair care and masks composed ofvegetable oils like castor oil, argan oil, coconut oil while adding a few drops ofessential oil of ylang-ylang known to accelerate hair growth.
By providing sufficient amounts of zinc, you will act on many problems. Perhaps this is the key to your worries? Be careful, taking too much zinc can also cause problems and limit the absorption of other nutrients. Respect the recommended daily doses.
