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Zinc

Zinc contributes to normal immune function, helps maintain healthy skin, and supports the body's natural wound-healing processes.

Supports

Immune SupportSkinWound Healing

Common Food Sources

Pumpkin SeedsChickpeasCashewsBeefOystersYogurt

Evidence base: Strong. Educational only — not a medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment.

Recipes Rich in Zinc

Brain Health

Korean-Inspired Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Lamb Shanks

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and savory Korean-inspired seasonings until fall-off-the-bone tender. Made without alcohol or added sugars for a comforting, nutrient-dense meal.

Gluten-FreeEgg-FreePeanut-FreeShellfish-Free

8 hr 15 min

Easy