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11 products with a high content of zinc

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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19 November 2012, 13:10

Zinc is a very important mineral necessary to preserve the health of the immune system. This element is a part of each cell, its greatest concentration - in the liver, kidneys, skin, retina and prostate gland in men. The daily norm of zinc is 15 mg, and its lack can lead to impotence, poor healing of wounds, decreased immunity, memory impairment and disruption of taste sensations.

Oysters

100 grams of oysters contain between 110 and 1200% of the daily norm of zinc. It all depends on the type of oysters. In addition to the high content of this element, oysters are famous for being an aphrodisiac.

Wheat germ

This product is one of the most important sources of this element. 100% of the daily norm of zinc a person can get only 100 grams of toasted wheat germ.

Veal liver

It is rich not only with zinc, but also with other nutrients and elements. Veal liver contains 80% of the daily norm of zinc in 100 grams.

Low-fat beef

Able to give the body 70% of the daily norm of zinc and for this you need only 100 grams of the product.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are loved by many. In addition to taste qualities, they are able to give the body 60% of the daily dose of zinc.

Watermelon seeds

Dried watermelon seeds are very popular in the Middle East and Asia - in 100 grams of product there is 70% of the daily, necessary for the body, a dose of zinc.

Dark chocolate

Sweet tooth will surely please this news, because in 100 grams of their favorite treat is 10 mg of zinc, which equals 65% of the recommended dose of zinc.

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Mutton

In mutton there is about 58% of the daily dose of this element.

Peanut

Among peanuts, peanuts are a real zinc king, because in 100 grams of this nut contains 22% of the daily dose of zinc. All the consumption of peanuts should be controlled, because this is a high calorie product.

Sesame

Up to 70% of the required daily norm of zinc contain all sesame products, including sesame oil.

Crab meat

51% of zinc contains 100 grams of crab meat, in particular the king crab.

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