Top Ten Foods Highest in Zinc

The body needs Zinc for maintaining a sense of smell, making enzymes,proteins, for a healthy immune system and making DNA. Zinc is also a neurotransmitter for the cells in the body. Zinc deficiency can lead to stunted growth, diarrhea, lack of sex drive, alopecia, eye and skin lesions, loss of appetite, and a weakened immune system. It should also be noted that consuming too much zinc can lead to vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pains, diarrhea, and headaches. Copper and Iron absorption can also be affected. Animal foods are better sources of Zinc than plant based foods. Below is a list of the top ten foods highest in Zinc.

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  1.  Oysters 
  2.  Toasted Wheat Germ Packed 
  3.  Veal Liver pr the liver of any animal is packed with vitamins and minerals and most commonly served as pâté or liverwurst. .
  4.  Low Fat Roast Beef Low fat beef shoulder, shank, and chuck 
  5.  Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds.
  6.  Dried Watermelon Seeds .
  7.  Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder  
  8.  Lamb (Mutton)  
  9.  Peanuts
  10.  Crab Almost any kind of crab will be a great source of zinc. 
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