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News India Live, Digital Desk: To keep our body healthy, along with vitamins, minerals are also required. One of these important minerals is Zinc. Often people ignore it, but zinc deficiency can weaken your immunity so much that you can become a victim of frequent infections. According to Dr. Ankita Baidya of Aakash Healthcare, zinc is essential for more than 300 enzyme processes in our body. Why is zinc important in the body? Zinc is not only responsible for immunity but also for many important functions of the body: Wound healing: If zinc is sufficient in the body, injuries or wounds heal quickly. Cell division: It has an important role in the formation of new cells and synthesis of DNA. Taste and aroma: Due to zinc deficiency, your smell and taste are affected. The ability of the immune system: It gives the body the strength to fight viruses and bacteria. Main symptoms of zinc deficiency: If the level of zinc in your body is falling, you may feel these symptoms: Hair fall: Excessive hair fall without any apparent reason. Skin problems: Skin rashes, acne or delayed healing of wounds. Frequent falling ill: Repeated attacks of cold, cough or other infections. Loss of appetite: Decreased desire to eat. Mental dullness: Difficulty concentrating and irritability. Weak nails: Cracking of nails or having white spots on them. Causes of zinc deficiency. Diet deficiency: Zinc deficiency is often seen in vegetarians because the biggest sources of zinc are meat and seafood. Digestive problems: In problems like celiac disease or Crohn’s disease, the body is not able to absorb zinc properly. Excessive alcohol. Consumption: Alcohol hinders the absorption of zinc in the body. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: During this period, the body needs more zinc than normal. How to overcome zinc deficiency? (Zinc Rich Foods) The best way to include these things in your diet before medicines (Supplements) is: Pumpkin seeds: are called the powerhouse of zinc. Cashews and almonds: Dry fruits are good sources of zinc. Gram and pulses: Chickpea and pigeon peas are beneficial for vegetarians. Milk and cheese: Zinc is also found in dairy products. Non-veg: Eggs and red meat are rich sources of zinc. Fill the shortage quickly.