- Linus Pauling Institute: Zinc
Describes its role in the body's catalytic functions, protein and cell membrane development, and gene expression. Also includes nutrient interactions, symptoms of deficiency, and sources.
lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/zinc/index.html
- MedlinePlus: Zinc in Diet
Includes sources, its function in the body, and symptoms associated with deficiency.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002416.htm
- Zinc
Offers information on good sources of zinc, average intake, retaining the mineral in food preparation, and more.
ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5560.html
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