Zinc is contained in large quantities in the prostate gland, and its deficiency is the reason for thinner semen and a decrease in sperm count. Recent studies show that zinc is the key element of hormone balance. It coordinates the work of body cells, helps create necessary conditions for protein synthesis, and enhances the functions of reproductive organs. There are a few cases when sufficient consumption of zinc and B6 cured impotence. The daily amount of zinc necessary for an adult male is 15 mg.
Oysters would probably be the best known product rich in zinc. Ten grams of raw oysters contain the recommended daily amount. There are also various sorts of nuts, for example, Brazil nuts, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts. In the meat section there is chicken, beef liver and beef mincemeat. Among grains wheat, rye, oats, and maize contain zinc in considerable quantities. One should not forget about Asian beans, such as soy beans, etc. All the products can be combined in any way to provide the body with enough zinc, because if you try to obtain enough of it from only one particular product, you will have to eat 220 g of ginger, 5300 g of beef mincemeat, or 20 egg yellows.
Zinc is contained in abundant amounts in not-white food, for instance, brown rice or corn, but in developed countries frozen food, white bread and rice, instant products, and dinners out make it almost impossible to obtain sufficient quantities of zinc daily. The situation is the opposite in developing countries.
