zinc

Zinc is needed to control the functions of more than 200 enzymes that are involved in almost all important reactions in the body’s cells. As a cofactor of various enzymes, zinc also makes an important contribution to bone metabolism. Zinc is essential for all living organisms and is a component of important enzymes. Zinc is one of the indispensable (essential) trace elements for the metabolism. It is a component of a large number of enzymes, for example RNA polymerase. Zinc fulfills many different functions in the body. It plays key roles in sugar, fat and protein metabolism and is involved in the formation of genetic material and cell growth. (Source: Wikipedia)