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How does the intake of zinc impact the immunity of a person? ​

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  • Zinc is a very important mineral which increases the functioning of our immune system.​

  • Zinc enhances innate immunity of the person along with enhancement of the functioning of some phagocytic cells like neutrophils, macrophages etc.​

  • As a result, zinc can improve the efficiency of phago­cytosis and also boost the production of antibodies by lymphocytes.​


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