date:Jul 26, 2012
ffectZn [zinc]absorption, such as high consumption of phytate, its consumption in adequate amounts allows Zn status to be maintained during adolescence.
The study found that a med diet could account for 76% of the Spanish recommended daily intake of zinc.
Although, the diet did not meet 100% of Spanish zinc standards, the researchers called Spains recommendationsunnecessarily high.
Why zinc is important
Zinc intake during puberty is crucial to a young persons growth. It has been linked to ai