How to Eat Your Vitamins: Zinc
What It Does for You
It plays an important role in supporting a healthy immune system. Sucking on zinc lozenges several times a day during the first few days of a cold may shorten its duration and lessen the severity of symptoms.
How Much You Need Daily
The RDA for women is eight milligrams.
Best Food Sources
Animal products, like beef shank and as well as oysters and nuts.
How to Eat Enough of It
A cheeseburger on a whole-wheat bun will get you to the RDA.
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