There are a wide range of food sources that are naturally rich in zinc. According to the NHS, good sources of zinc include meat, shellfish, dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, bread, and cereal products like wheatgerm.

High levels of zinc can also be found in nuts and seeds, eggs, whole grains, certain vegetables like kale, peas and asparagus, and legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans.

Zinc is also added to certain foods like breakfast cereals, snack bars and wheat flour while you can also obtain the mineral by taking zinc supplements or multi-vitamins.

When it comes to supplements, the skincare range from award-winning experts Imedeen help your skin from within with zinc to contribute to normal DNA synthesis and support the maintenance of normal skin.

Everything you need to know about zinc