High in protein and low in fat, the sweet flesh of the king crab is spiked with zinc – a whopping 7 mgs per 3.5 ounce serving. Zinc is an antioxidant, but more important, it helps support immune system function.
Sesame seeds also are loaded with zinc. Studies showed that adequate intake to increased immunity and decreased incidences of respiratory infection. Zinc will increased the number of infection-fighting T cells, especially in the elderly, who are often deficient in zinc and have weakened immune system.
Zinc is essential to the normal functioning of the immune system and may protect the liver from chemical damage. It is believed that zinc may protect the body from viruses, including the common cold.
Vegetarians may need as much as 50 percent more of this essential mineral than do non-vegetarians because zinc may be absorbed less from plant foods.
Although daily doses up to 100 mg of zinc may boost the immune system and improve the response to interferon, an excess of this amount may be immunosuppressive. The excessive zinc consumption may lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Zinc bolster immune system
