Zinc

Deficiency associated with cardiomyopathy (IDCMP)
Oxidative stress fighter
Deficiency is a far greater health problem than previously recognized
Deficiency associated with heart abnormalities
Deficiency associated with type 2 diabetes
High incidence of deficiency in China
Anti inflammatory benefits
Extends health span (genomic effect)
Enhances antioxidant effect
Anti-aging effect on immune system
Decreases respiratory tract infection
Deficiency is higher than believed and is associated with many real clinical problems
Use prevents some alcohol effects on the fetal neurological system
Supplementation helps fight pneumonia in elderly
Health impact on 300 enzyme systems
Deficiency is pro-atherosclerotic
Supplementation suppresses disease activity of ulcerative colitis
Loss can be both cause and effect of high blood pressure
Deficiency impairs EPO production leading to a decrease in red cell production
Supplementation has positive impact on oxidative stress of exercise
Has hepato-protective properties
Supplementation seen to decrease incidence of infection and decrease oxidative stress
Inhibits iron absorption, the degree of which depends on the Zinc/Iron ratio in lumen
Impacts cognitive function
Can negatively impact iron status
Supplementation improves immune response in elderly
Deficiency often seen in exclusively breast fed causing skin lesions