Thursday, 21 July 2016

Effect Of Zinc On Responses Of Skeletal Muscles


Zinc is an essential mineral that the body needs to support the function of reproductive
organs, immune and endocrine system. If you don’t get enough zinc, you may be more likely to develop depression, skin problems such as acne, age related macular degeneration, hair losses from the head and neurological problems such as attention deficit and hyperactive disorder. Zinc is a trace mineral that is common in many foods we consume and equally plays many critical roles in the body. Zinc contribute to normal cell functions and is helpful in the muscle growth processes, if you have a zinc deficiency, taking zinc supplement may be helpful to balance your nutrient level and improve your overall ability to build muscle from resistance workout.
            According to a research institute at Oregon State University, zinc plays three main roles in your body all of which are crucial to muscle growth, strength and development.
  • ·         Zinc speeds up muscle-building chemical reactions in the body.
  •             Z inc stabilizes protein structure.
  •      Zinc regulates hormone level in the body.


These functions help to assist the muscle in protein synthesis processes that accelerate after you perform resistance training workout. Adult men and adolescence boys (ages 14-18) needs about 11mg of zinc, while Adult women (age 19-over) needs about 8mg. Zinc are needed in immune functions, wound healing, blood clotting and thyroid functions.  

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