ZINC: BENEFICIOS Y PERJUICIOS ZINC: BENEFITS AND DAMAGES *CELI ROMERO CELIA ELENA UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE MACHALA, ECUADOR, elenaceliromero@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
which are involved in all important
The present article will address several
biochemical reactions of the human body,
points of cation zinc, its multiple roles in
this clearly indicates that zinc has a direct
human health, which happens when there is
effect on growth, neurological, behavioral
a deficit of zinc in the body, which are the
and immune system development. When
necessary doses for the human body and
lower zinc levels are determined, this can be
what happens when there is an increase of
modified through the food or supplements
these normal levels , sources of acquiring it
to stop or prevent this deficiency, especially
through the diet, also how zinc interacts in
for vulnerable groups, infants, pregnant
the environment and other interesting data
women or people who need to improve their
that will help us to extend our knowledge
zinc levels in very short time (1).
about this important mineral both in our body and in the environment.
Zinc is a mineral element distributed by all cells and tissues of the human body; in
An exhaustive review of zinc has been
small quantities, it is necessary to maintain
made, which has been shown to be essential
optimal
for the proper functioning of the organism.
conditions. In people who engage in intense
Was
to
physical activity, this trace element must be
pharmacokinetics, with the most important
provided in adequate amounts to avoid its
dietary
deficit (2).
revised
sources,
aspects
as
related
well
as
the
physiological
and
health
recommended dietary intakes, signs and symptoms related to either a deficient or
Keywords: zinc, health, toxicity,
excessive intake and possible toxic effects.
environment
(1).
RESUMEN El presente articulo abordara diversos
Zinc is an essential trace element with a
puntos del elemento metalico zinc, sus
specific role in approximately 300 enzymes,
multiples roles en la salud humana, que