CORE CHAMPS ZINC contributes to the normal function of the immune† system. It is an essential mineral that plays an important role in numerous reactions in the body and is vital for normal growth and development. It is not excessively stored in the body, so it is important to get your required daily dosage through diet and supplementation. It is known as being a “natural healer” because of its ability to help repair damaged cells and tissues and plays an integral role in cellular growth and protection. It is essential to the normal function of many organs and systems within the body including the skeletal, immune, neurological, and endocrine systems. It is a necessary mineral co-factor for hundreds of enzymatic reactions related to protein and carbohydrate metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, and intercellular signaling.