Zinc
Present in all body tissue and plays a role in metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, energy and lipids
Minerals are essential structural components in the body
Minerals are necessary for many vital metabolic processes. Those that should be included in a complete multiple vitamin-mineral (MVM) supplement are calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, and possibly iron. Phosphorus is another essential dietary mineral, but it is so abundant in the human diet that deficiencies are virtually unknown. Recent nutrition surveys in the U.S. have found large numbers of people consume too little calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and, possibly, copper and manganese.1 2 (Health Notes 2005) (1. Pennington JA, Young BE, Wilson DB.)
Minerals are necessary for many vital metabolic processes. Those that should be included in a complete multiple vitamin-mineral (MVM) supplement are 
