All Zinc, All OK

It protects steel from corrosion and provides the same protection for sheet metal used in automobiles as it does for roof gutters. Zinc oxide makes paints shine, is used to treat wounds as well as an ingredient in sunscreens, and in batteries it supplies us with energy. Besides playing an important role in our daily lives, zinc is actually essential for human, animal and plant life.  People need zinc for their metabolism, growth and brain development. Zinc strengthens the immune system, protects the skin and is essential for our reproduction. In short: zinc is indispensable.