Zinc an essential trace mineral, is perhaps most widely known for its role in immune system health, as a zinc deficiency is associated with increased colds and flu. However, zinc is the most common mineral in your body aside from iron; it's actually found in every cell. You might not be aware that zinc also has potent antioxidant properties, helping to neutralize free radicals that may accelerate aging and contribute to the development of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.New research shows, however, that zinc may boost heart health in another way as well, antioxidant properties aside.
Zinc may help regulate your heartbeat Researchers from the University of Leicester uncovered that zinc plays a key role in regulating the way calcium moves in your heart cells.2 Normally, calcium is released through "gates" known as type-2 ryanodine receptors (RyR2). Proper control of these…
