Micronutrients & recovery

A higher dietary zinc-to-heme iron ratio is significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting that the balance between these minerals matters more than zinc intake alone.

Pay attention to the balance of zinc and iron in your diet. This study found that a higher ratio of dietary zinc to heme iron is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This suggests that ensuring adequate zinc intake while managing heme iron consumption (found in red meat) may be more important for diabetes prevention than zinc intake alone.