Signs of low zinc level and how to tackle it

The human body requires an adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients to keep the internal functioning of the body on track and for a  balanced lifestyle.  Zinc is one of the vital minerals your body needs. It helps the body to activate more than 300 enzymes that our body needs to build a stronger immunity system.

The important thing to note is that Zinc is not available in our food insufficient amount, and our body cannot store it. Therefore, it becomes more important to consume this mineral regularly. When a  person is zinc deficient, he or she may experience the following symptoms.

Cold: low intake of zinc can make you vulnerable to illnesses. To lower the risk of chronic disease and build a stronger immune system the person needs to consume zinc regularly. If you feel, you catch flu and allergies, faster than other people. Then this might be a sign of deficiency of zinc. So, increasing the amount of zinc in your diet can save you from colds and allergies.

Hair loss: Rough and dry scalp, stress and insufficient intake of nutrients can lead to hair loss. Although hair breakage and hair fall and hair thinning is the sign of low or no intake of zinc deficiency.  To fight this problem eat foods which carry a high amount of zinc and you can also consult a doctor for a special 'Zinc diet plan'.

Weight loss: low intake of zinc can lead to unexpected weight loss and weakness. Because shedding extra weight is not healthy at all, it can be a signal of low zinc and leads to many other problems.

Slow wound healing: zinc helps our body to maintain proper blood flow and reduce the chances of blood clotting. When you do not have a  sufficient amount of zinc in your body, you will notice that your wounds heal slowly. Acne outburst is another sign of low levels of zinc.

Brain fog: when there is a lack of zinc in your diet, you will find it difficult to concentrate on work. Rather you will come across symptoms like confusion, difficulty handling tasks, and low memory power.

To stay away from all such symptoms one can extract zinc from the following written food items.

Nuts and seeds: next time whenever you will prepare salad or oatmeal,  remember to sprinkle pumpkin and chia seeds on top of it. To increase the intake of zinc you can also add some cashew and peanuts to your diet.

Dairy products: milk and yoghurt are the two dairy products that help you meet your calcium and zinc goals offering some of the vital minerals.

Legumes: vegetarian sources of zinc are different legumes like chickpea and black beans.

Meat and poultry: beef, chicken and pork do not only possess enough protein, but they also help an individual increase zinc intake and help to reduce above-mentioned symptoms.