What Is Zinc?
Vegan Foods Are Low In Zinc
Plant-based sources are often low in Zinc and also contain phytates which further reduce absorption.
Zinc Is Found In a Variety Of Vegan Sources
Zinc Is found in a wide variety of both plant-based and animal food sources.
You Cant Store Excess Zinc In Your Body
Because your body cannot store excess Zinc, it must be consumed and replenished regularly.
Zinc Is a Trace Mineral
Zinc is a trace mineral that your body must obtain from external dietary sources
Zinc is a trace mineral that your body obtains and stores from external sources. In fact, zinc is the second-most-abundant trace mineral in your body (after iron) that is present in every single cell. Your body must obtain Zinc in small doses to maintain optimal health and cellular development. Zinc is also vital for immune health as it plays a role in immune cell formation and function. Zinc has long been recognized for its protective properties such as reducing inflammation in the skin, helping to accelerate wound healing.
Seeing as your body cannot store excess Zinc, it must be consumed through your diet on a regular basis. Zinc is found in a wide variety of both plant-based and animal food sources such as red meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts, and dairy products. However, few plant foods contain high enough
What Is The Recommended Daily Amount of Zinc?
It’s recommended that men eat 11 mg of zinc per day and women 8 mg. Due to the lack of bioavailability of plant-sources of zinc, vegans are encouraged to aim for 1.5 times the recommended daily allowance, which is why we’ve loaded our Multivitamin for Vegans with almost the entire RDA. It’s important to adhere to the recommended daily dosage because overconsumption can cause adverse health conditions such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. Overconsumption over long periods of time can prove even more harmful, leading to low copper levels, altered iron function and reduced immune function.
Key Benefits of Zinc
Key Benefit 1
Zinc aids in the healing of wounds and scars because of its role in collagen synthesis and cell proliferation
Key Benefit 2
Dermatologists praise Zinc’s ability to reduce blemishes and redness and prevent collagen degradation
Key Benefit 3
Renowned for its skin enhancing effects, Zinc has the ability to support healthy and glowing skin by reducing inflammation
Key Benefit 4
Zinc has an impact on cognitive function such as the formation of memories and our ability to learn
Key Benefit 5
Zinc plays an important role in the immune system by facilitating the development and response of immune boosting cells
Zinc Benefit 1
Zinc plays an important role in the immune system as well as metabolic function. This is because Zinc promotes the growth and development of immune cells. These cells control and regulate immune responses and attack infected or cancerous cells, which means Zinc helps to reduce the risk of viral infections and other severe illnesses.
Zinc Benefit 2
Due to its anti-inflammatory and collagen boosting properties, Zinc is revered for its skin enhancing effects. Because of its role in collagen formation, Zinc helps keep our skin line-free and youthful in appearance. As we get older, it’s natural for our skin to stop producing as much collagen and elastin. However, zinc helps boost production of these proteins that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Zinc has also been shown to minimize acne because it helps to regulate oil levels in our skin.Zinc Benefit 3
Studies suggest that zinc helps determine the ways that neurons communicate with one another, influencing how memories are formed and how we learn. Thus, maintaining adequate levels of Zinc in the body can help to boost brain function and enhance cognitive ability.
Why Do Vegans Need Zinc?
Where Do Non-Vegans Get Their Zinc?
There are many animal-based foods rich in Zinc such as red meat like lamb, pork, and beef, shellfish such as oysters, shrimp and mussels, dairy products and eggs. Oysters are the richest source of Zinc, with 74.1 milligrams in a 3-ounce serving - over 600% of the average daily recommendation.
What Vegan Foods Are Rich In Zinc?
There are various plant-based foods that have Zinc in them including beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu, walnuts, cashew nuts, chia seeds, ground linseed, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, wholemeal bread and quinoa. However, the presence of phytates in certain plant-based foods (i.e. whole-grain breads, cereals, legumes) actually prohibit the absorption of certain nutrients such as iron or zinc - reducing the potential nourishment of these plant based food sources.
Why Vegans May Need To Supplement Their Zinc Intake
Considering that few plant foods contain high levels of zinc and that zinc is not as readily available from many plant sources due to the presence of phytate (an inhibitor of zinc bioavailability), supplementation is highly encouraged for those following a plant-based diet. A meta-analysis of 26 studies reviewed zinc intake and serum concentrations in vegans and discovered significantly lower levels in vegans than non-vegans, highlighting the importance of supplementation.
Zinc Sustainability
How Do We Source Zinc Sustainably?
We strive to work with suppliers who share the same values as we do in order to source ingredients that uphold our commitment to integrity and intention. We’re happy to work with a Zinc supplier that acknowledges their role in environmental management by preserving resources such as water, land and air within the operational activities of their company. From this supplier, we’re able to source a sustainable Zinc supplement that’s not only considerate of our planet but also for your health; the chelated Zinc we use is GMO-certified and more readily bioavailable. Our goal for our Multivitamin for Vegans is to maximize nutritional value while minimizing the environmental footprint - mission accomplished!
Discover Our Vegan Multivitamin's Other Ingredients
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Vitamin D3
Why Vitamin D3?Increases natural collagen production, while boosting your musculoskeletal system health and clearing skin.
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Iron
Why Iron?Enhances red blood cell production and oxygen flow and is known to promote athletic endurance.
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Magnesium
Why Magnesium?Helps your body absorb the other minerals in our formula for optimal effects.
