New Delhi : Various nutrients present in our body help to make us healthy by doing different works. These nutrients play an important role in the overall development of the body. Zinc is one of these essential nutrients, which is very important for making us healthy and for the development and growth of the body. Zinc is an essential nutrient, plays an important role in skin health, immune function and cell development and can prevent other conditions like acne, inflammation.

It is especially important during monsoon. In such a situation, to know about the important role of zinc during rainy days, we spoke to Dr. Rimi Dey, Consultant of Critical Care at Maringo Asia Hospital, Gurugram.

Why is zinc important in monsoon?

The doctor says that zinc is very important for us because it helps our immune system to function properly. Zinc becomes especially important during the monsoon season, when the chances of cold, flu and other viral infections increase. In such a situation, zinc contributes to avoiding infection and strengthening the body's defense system by increasing white blood cells (WBC) in the body.

That is why zinc is essential

Apart from this, zinc promotes healthy skin and wound healing, which is important during the monsoon season. Especially when skin infections and rashes start occurring due to humidity. Also, zinc has antioxidant properties, which protect the body from free radicals, which can damage cells. However, some symptoms appear when there is a deficiency of it in the body, some of the major symptoms of which are as follows-

• Unexplained weight loss
• Delayed wound healing
• Lack of vigilance
• Loss of smell and taste
• Diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• open wounds on the skin

Remove zinc deficiency with these foods

• Eggs
• Beans
• Red Meat
• Chick
• Oyster
• Shellfish
• dark chocolate
• Whole grains
• Nuts and Seeds