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Zinc and Hormones

Meaning

Zinc and Hormones describes the essential, multifaceted interdependency between the trace mineral zinc and the entire human endocrine system, where zinc acts as a critical structural and catalytic cofactor for numerous enzymes involved in hormone synthesis, metabolism, and receptor function. Zinc status is a profound determinant of the functional integrity of the thyroid, gonadal, and somatotropic (growth hormone) axes. Adequate intake is therefore non-negotiable for optimal endocrine health.