Zinc is an important mineral that the body uses in a variety of processes. It derives everything from manufacturing DNA, wound healing, and maintaining a strong immune system, to fight colds, influenza and other infections. Zinc is critical for the proper functioning of the male reproductive system. It is involved in processes that contribute to normal sperm counts and regulation of the metabolism of testosterone and sex drive. It is also believed to enhance fertility in both men and women. The human body does not produce zinc on its own, so it must be obtained from outside sources. The mineral zinc can be found in both animal and plant food sources, but the richest source of zinc comes from animal food sources such as sea foods and fish.

Zinc plays an important role in cell division, growth and repair. It helps with wound healing and maintaining a normal sense of taste and smell. Zinc works as an immune booster and can be instrumental in fighting colds flu and other infections. Zinc is a component of more than 200 enzymes, most of them involved in protein and DNA synthesis. Zinc has beneficial effects on sex and thyroid hormones. The male prostate gland has heavy concentrations of zinc and this gland manufactures prostatic fluid in which sperm cells are mixed to make semen, and zinc helps regulate the metabolism of testosterone in the prostate, as well as sex drive.