Top Zinc-Rich Foods For Better Immunity

Figure 1.  I-MASK+ (Prophylaxis & Early Outpatient Treatment Protocol for Covid-19)

In Figure 1, it shows the prophylaxis protocol proposed by FLCCC Alliance.^[1] And, the below items on the proposed list:

• Vitamin D3
• Vitamin C
• Quercetin
• Zinc
• Melatonin

are added to boost your immunity to fight Covid-19 virus.

In this article, we will discuss the best foods that are high in zinc.

Best Foods for Zinc

Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly.

The following foods are good sources for your daily zinc intake:^[3]

• Meat
• Meat is an excellent source of zinc.
• Shellfish
• Shellfish are healthy, low-calorie sources of zinc.
• Oysters contain particularly high amounts while other types of shellfish contain less zinc than oysters but are still good sources.
• Legumes
• Legumes like chickpeas, lentils and beans all contain substantial amounts of zinc.
• Seeds
• Hemp seeds contain particularly high amounts and other seeds (incl. squash, pumpkin and sesame seeds) also contain significant amounts of zinc 
• Nuts
• Eating nuts such as pine nuts, peanuts, cashews and almonds can boost your intake of zinc.
• Dairy
• Dairy foods like cheese and milk provide a host of nutrients, including zinc.
• Eggs
• Eggs contain a moderate amount of zinc and can help you meet your daily target.
• Whole grains
• Whole grains like wheat, quinoa, rice and oats contain some zinc.
• Some vegetables
• In general, fruits and vegetables are poor sources of zinc.  However, some vegetables contain reasonable amounts and eating a diet rich in vegetables has been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer:
• Potatoes (both regular and sweet varieties), green beans and kale^[4]
• Dark chocolates 
• Perhaps surprisingly, dark chocolate contains reasonable amounts of zinc.

References

1. FLCCC Alliance (Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance)
2. Zinc Consumer Information (NIH)
3. The 10 Best Foods That Are High in Zinc
4. NutritionData 
5. Ivermectin & Carrageenan Study Shows Positive Results Targeting COVID-19
6. Zinc Levels Affect the Metabolic Switch of T Cells by Modulating Glucose Uptake and Insulin Receptor Signaling