Best supplements: Zinc supplementation could help reduce a cold, diarrhoea and diabetes
Supplements are known to help a variety of health issues and should be the first line of defence before embarking on antibiotics. According to studies and health experts, taking zinc supplements can help with many issues including helping with colds, diarrhoea and reducing diabetes risk.
Recent studies have shown the dynamic role of zinc, an insulin mimetic, as a “cellular second messenger” in glucose homeostasis and in the control of insulin signalling, said the National Library of Health.
It added: “Synthesis, secretion and insulin action are dependent on zinc and transporters.
“This suggests that zinc plays a role, previously not identified, where changes in the state of zinc over time can affect the activity of insulin.
“This is a novel area of investigation and introduces a new class of useful drugs for diabetes pharmacotherapy.”
