An estimated17% of the global populationsuffers from a zinc deficiency. However, this deficiency is much more common in the developing world as it’s associated with an imbalanced or poor diet. Most Americans get enough zinc in their diet to maintain at least moderate levels of zinc in their body. However, even if you aren’t fully “deficient” in zin...

Symptoms (and effects) of low zinc include: 1. Frequent illness or colds 2. Chronic respiratory issues or pneumonia 3. Skin rashes 4. Weight loss 5. Lack of appetite 6. Hair loss or thinning 7. Fatigue and loss of energy 8. Mental tiredness 9. Slow healing wounds 10. Acne/dermatitis/psoriasis 11. Sensory impairment, especially taste and smell Most ...

Zinc plays a number of critical roles in the body. Below, I’ll go through some of the proven ways zinc can impact your health—starting with the ones you care about the most – its impact on your sex life.