Zinc is needed for the production of nucleic acids and proteins. It is essential to cell division and the healing of all tissues and collagen. Zinc plays an important role in mediating hunger, digestion, brain function, hormone production, sex drive and prostate health. Zinc is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and found in all body fluids. Zinc may be useful for the following conditions: obesity, loss of libido, angina, depression, anemia, hair loss, mental illness, infertility, alcoholism, Crohn's disease, diabetes, herpes, hypertension, PMS, acne, thyroid disorders, eye diseases, anorexia, bulimia, weak immunity, loss of sense of taste and smell, body odor, and infections.