Zinc

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has authorised the following health claims for this ingredient:

Zinc contributes to a normal acid-base metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function

Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis

Zinc contributes to normal fertility and normal reproduction

Zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients

Zinc contributes to normal fatty acid metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision

Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Zinc helps to protect cells from oxidative stress

Zinc has a function in cell division