Zinc Key Benefits: - Muscle Gain & Recovery - Longevity - Energy & Endurance - Increased Antioxidant activity - Immune System From muscle protein synthesis and cell growth to healing wounds, zinc is likely involved in more functions than any other mineral. However, unfortunately for runners, zinc is a mineral that is easily depleted with exercise. How does ZINC help runners? Many endurance athletes have low serum zinc concentrations that can lead to vulnerabilities to infections and inadequate wound healing when injured. And, since zinc is required for various crucial energy metabolism enzymes, low zinc levels may lessen endurance capacity, as well as, energy levels. Zinc is believed to stimulate SOD, the primary antioxidant enzyme produced in our bodies that protect nerve cells against the ravaging effects of the unstable and damaging molecules called free radicals. As we all know, endurance exercises create extra free radicals in the body. SOD plays a critical role in safeguarding against the cellular damage from free radicals that can lead to many present health concerns, as well as, significant concerns down the line. Zinc is also immersed in practically every immune function the body possesses. With low zinc levels, come low levels of T cells, certain white blood cells and others that are absolutely essential for a healthy immune system. Plus, as shown by the rise in zinc lozenges, zinc appears to have powerful antiviral properties. Synergy of Zinc Zinc combined with magnesium is believed to have the synergistic effect of enhancing strength and endurance. Runners daily complete
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:03:12 +0000
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