article_snippet.sent: Instead of taking supplements, eat 100g of dark chocolate (left)  or six oysters (right) for zinc . '
article_snippet.sent: Men require slightly more zinc than women; 9mg for men and 7mg for women.
article_snippet.sent: Eat: Six oysters will give you 30mg of zinc; 100g of dark chocolate is one whole bar of Green & Blacks.
article_snippet.sent: Why you need it: Zinc is another great antioxidant, helping to support the immune system, aiding protein synthesis, maintaining sex health, and plays an vital role for maintaining a healthy heart.
article_snippet.sent: Processed foods and high sugar diets can lead to a deficiency in zinc, so opt for a diet rich in lean protein, eggs, seafood’s, nuts, seeds, whole grains and some dairy.