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Zinc Facts...Zinc occurs naturally in the earth, in the air and in the foods you eat. It is the second most common trace metal, after iron, naturally found in the body.Zinc is a natural insect repellent and sun screen, protecting lips and skin. Zinc can store six times as much energy per pound as other battery systems, increasing range of electric vehicles. Zinc-air batteries have powered cars to speeds of 120 mph.Zinc is essential to your health, boosting the immune system, helping cells to grow, regulating appetite and healing wounds. Zinc lozenges can even cut short the common cold by four days. Zinc is not a carcinogen. Zinc is common "cents." The U.S. penny is 98% zinc with a copper coating.Zinc is recyclable. Over one-third of the zinc consumed in North America is recovered from old cars, bridges and buildings, among other sources. Zinc makes the average automobile last longer -17 pounds of zinc protect it from rust, Another 20 pounds are used to make zinc die cast parts like door handles and locks, and each tire contains about 1/2 pound of zinc, which is needed to cure rubber.Zinc is primarily used as a coating on iron and steel to protect against corrosion. Corrosion costs more than $200 billion annually-4.2% U.S. GNP. Zinc has a U.S. Government Recommended Daily Allowance of 15 milligrams for adults. Studies show that pregnant and lactating women need even more. Most adults, though, get only 9.9 milligrams a day, with women averaging 8.5.Zinc is an essential plant nutrient best applied as Nulex Liquid Zinc. |
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