Most of this zinc is stored in skeletal muscle and bone. The total amount of zinc in the body is approximately 1.5 g in women and 2.5 g in men. Zinc also supports healthy growth and development during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence and is involved in the sense of taste. It is required for the catalytic activity of hundreds of enzymes, and it plays a role in enhancing immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, wound healing, and cell signaling and division. Zinc is involved in many aspects of cellular metabolism. Zinc is also found in some cold lozenges, over-the-counter drugs sold as cold remedies, and some denture adhesive creams. Zinc, an essential mineral, is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. For a reader-friendly overview of Zinc, see our consumer fact sheet on Zinc.
This is a fact sheet intended for health professionals.
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