Zinc: origin, benefits, deficiencies
Publié le 16-12-2020 et mis à jour le 12-03-2025
A deficiency in vitamins, minerals, and trace elements is often the result of disorders of the immune system, digestion, skin, and hair. Pollution, stress, an unbalanced diet, hair loss, white hair, dandruff are problems that are increasingly occurring and many people are affected.
In this article you will discover the benefits of zinc, a metallic trace element essential to our body. It participates in many reactions in our organism, so it is crucial to provide it in sufficient quantity and for that, since diet alone is no longer enough, supplementation is recommended.
Zinc and hair, and, zinc and skin are allies
The origin of zinc
The zinc is an essential trace element present in small amounts in the body: 2.5g.
It is found at 60% in the muscles, 20% in the bones, and 20% in the skin and liver.
It plays an important role in the metabolism of fatty acids and vitamin A, protein synthesis, the use of carbohydrates by stabilizing insulin for example, it participates in acid-base regulation against oxidative stress.
It is recommended to bring some 10mg/day for a woman and 12mg/day for a man. Recommendations for a pregnant woman are between 15mg et 23mg.
Zinc is not produced by the body, it must be provided through the diet and if that is no longer sufficient, it is possible to choose dietary supplements. Here are different food sources rich in zinc:
- Seafood especially oysters which contain the highest zinc content (25mg/100g)
- Abbots
- Meat
- Cheese
- Oilseeds (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.)
- Eggs
- Unrefined cereals
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Legumes (lentils, beans, etc.)
15 to 40% of zinc provided by the diet is absorbed by the body. It is therefore recommended to supplement to meet daily needs since the body cannot produce it.
The benefits of zinc for your hair
Zinc is known to have many benefits : it allows to fight against hair loss, hair thinning, hair vitality, cell aging, nail and hair growth, and acne.
Indeed, it is one of the components of keratin, an essential protein for the good health of hair. Keratin is a protein that makes up 95% of the hair fiber. It consists of sulfur-containing amino acids such as methionine, cystine, and lysine, B vitamins such as vitamin B5, B8, and B8, copper, iron, and zinc.
Zinc intake helps to stop hair loss, strengthen the hair fiber, and stimulate hair growth. By participating in keratin synthesis, zinc protects hair from premature aging by affecting the appearance of white hair and acting on oxidative stress.
It also fights against psoriasis, it helps to prevent the appearance of eczema and dermatitis.
Zinc deficiencies
A zinc deficiency maybe responsible for significant hair loss, brittle hair, fine hair but also an open door for external aggressions, the appearance of itching and soft nails.
People following a vegetarian diet are more likely to be deficient in zinc. A balanced diet is no longer the only key since nowadays our plates are of lower quality. Foods traveling around the world no longer help meet nutrient needs. To address hair problems related to zinc deficiency, it is possible to choose a suitable hair supplement.
At D-LAB we offer 100% natural and clean dietary supplements, without nanoparticles, GMOs, controversial substances, and not tested on animals.
You can choose to opt for a zinc treatment. Our Absolu de Zinc improves the quality of skin and hair. A high dose of micro-encapsulated zinc ensuring maximum bioavailability, meaning it is absorbable by the body without being destroyed during passage through the stomach thanks to gastro-resistant capsules. Its action is combined with vitamins B6, B2, and B3 to stimulate immune defenses, increasing its effectiveness on the beauty and health of the skin.
To support the hair fiber, our Absolu de Kératine provides a high dose of pure and patented keratin that is 95% absorbable by the body. This best-seller has an anti-hair loss effect, it acts against dandruff and split ends. It addresses many hair issues and complements the action of Absolu de Zinc. By providing essential nutrients to the hair bulb, which it will draw from the bloodstream, Absolu de Zinc and Absolu de Kératine will work deeply on the internal structure of the hair.
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Hair routine - Benefits of zinc
For complement the action of food and dietary supplements you can opt for a more natural hair routine. Prefer some gentle shampoos, organic and suited to your hair type, a moisturizing and strengthening conditioner. To strengthen your hair, adopt hair care and masks composed ofvegetable oils like castor oil, argan oil, coconut oil while adding a few drops ofessential oil ylang-ylang recognized for accelerating hair growth.
By providing a sufficient amount of zinc, you will address many issues. Perhaps it is the key to your problems? Be careful, excessive intake can also cause disorders and limit the absorption of other nutrients. Follow the recommended daily doses.
