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Low dietary zinc status has been associated with low circulating concentrations of several hormones including testosterone, in some zinc research papers.Zinc is a mineral found in every cell of the human body. This most present mineral, after iron, is a vital nutrient and plays a crucial role in cell development and gene expression. The mineral is used for the chemical activity of approximately 100 enzymes.

Protein enhances the absorption of zinc however a phytate rich diet (such as found in cereals, grains, corn and rice) can inhibit the absorption of zinc. Zinc is required for proper healing and studies have indicated that being deficient in zinc can slow the wound healing process. Acne is associated with low zinc levels, according to this report on innovative uses for zinc in dermatology. Different Forms Of Zinc Supplements Deferoxamine (Desferal) -- This medication, used to remove excess iron from the blood, also increases the amount of zinc that is lost in urine.Zinc bioavailability from a mixed or vegetarian diet based on refined cereal grains is estimated to be 26–34%, whereas 18–26% is absorbed from an unrefined cereal-based diet [ 30]. The actual amount of absorbed zinc not only depends on the zinc content of the consumed diet (for a detailed summary of zinc content of animal and plant-based foods, refer to Reference [ 30]), but is highly affected by its intestinal zinc bioaccessibility and bioavailability. The term bioaccessibility in this context includes the potentially free and absorbable zinc concentration in the intestinal lumen [ 151, 152]. Bioavailability describes the amount of zinc absorbed by the cells that is subsequently released into the blood and, therefore, available for systemic circulation and body homeostasis [ 151].