This trace mineral is involved in thousands of bodily functions from proper cell growth to testosterone production. Unfortunately, physical activity, food processing, and aging can lead to deficiencies of zinc in our bodies. Avoiding zinc deficiencies is absolutely essential for healthy immune functioning and our overall health.

Many men lack this trace mineral and it's vital for the production of testosterone. The zinc content of the prostate gland for example is higher than in any other body tissues and so to are the levels in sperm.

A deficiency causes such problems as sperm abnormalities and prostate disease. Zinc not only helps produce testosterone but also assists to maintain semen volume and keeps sperm healthy.

Zinc is very important for the production of natural testosterone because Zinc prevents testosterone from being converted into estrogen (the female hormone) by making the enzyme aromatase not work