Evidence-Based Insights into Zinc’s Anticancer Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, Testing Methods, and Supplementation Strategies

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, as well as in gene transcription. This micronutrient is critical for numerous physiological processes, including reproduction, immune function, and wound healing. At the cellular level, zinc is indispensable for the normal function of the immune system’s macrophages, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and the complement system. Zinc is a micronutrient, so it is not well stored in the body and has to be frequently replenished.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in hundreds of biological processes that sustain cellular health, immune resilience, and metabolic balance. It serves as a cofactor for over 3...