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Zinc is an essential mineral that is a component of more than 300 enzymes needed to repair wounds, maintain fertility in adults and growth in children, synthesize protein, help cells reproduce, preserve vision, boost immunity, and protect against free radicals, among other functions.
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Chelated minerals or vitamins mean that the mineral is attached to something else -- an amino acid or another organic ingredient -- because it's believed that the mineral will be better absorbed by the digestive system.
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