Zinc (Zn)

Trace Element

Definition

Zinc is a trace element of great importance, both qualitative and quantitative; just think that, after iron, is the most abundant mineral in the body: it is part of the setting up of at least 20 enzymes and affects other 80.

Biologica Role

Zinc is an enzymatic co-factor with multiple biological functions and, thus, participates to:

protein synthesis, including DNA and RNA
the development of the fetus and to its weight growth
as an element necessary for cell multiplication and maturation during wound healing
the maintenance of cellular-mediated immunity
the synthesis of insulin
the reproductive process and the maintenance of fertility
the color vision and the perception of odors and, therefore, of the flavors

Clinical Applications

Due to its biological importance, the presence of zinc is useful to use in case of:

Zinc-responsive dermatosis (type 1 in the Nordic breeds syndrome)
Bone growth of heavy subjects (Great Danes, Labrador, German S.)
Generic dermatosis due to Zn deficiency of diet
Intestinal diseases that cause malabsorption
Growth, pregnancy, lactation, repair processes
Disorders of keratinization
Chronic Hemorrage
Leishmaniasis

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