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Zinc

What is the daily requirement for Zinc? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Zinc varies by age and gender, but generally, adult men require 11 mg and adult women require 8 mg daily.

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Why do you need Zinc? Getting enough Zinc is essential because it naturally important for immune function and wound healing..

Zinc at a Glance

  • Primary Role: Important for immune function and wound healing.
  • Classification: Mineral
  • Measurement Unit: mg

Type: Mineral

Males

Age Group RDA
9–13 years 8 mg
14–18 years 11 mg
19–30 years 11 mg
31–50 years 11 mg
50+ years 11 mg

Females

Age Group RDA
9–13 years 8 mg
14–18 years 9 mg
19–30 years 8 mg
31–50 years 8 mg
50+ years 8 mg
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