Zinc is crucial to the function of the body. It helps the immune system and metabolism function as they should. Taking a daily Zinc supplement should be considered after 40 because some studies predict 40% of the elderly population is deficient in Zinc.

Why Zinc:

1) Zinc stops the body from overreacting to viruses and bacteria when they invade our body.

2) Zinc keeps the body's inflammation low and at manageable levels.

3) Zinc regulates the metabolism so that your body is able to function adequately, especially when it is under attack from illness.