

Zinc is, however, "an effective treatment for acute diarrhea in children," she says. Its lozenge form has often been associated with preventing or improving symptoms of the common cold, but Zeratsky says such research is not robust. Zinc also plays a major role in the creation of DNA, cell growth and the healing of damaged tissue. Zeratsky says such enzymes, along with proteins and genes, are essential for healthy "growth and development," and for the "maintenance of a healthy immune system, skin, hair and nails." It has a host of health benefits, and "is necessary for the activity of over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion and nerve function," says Uma Naidoo, MD, director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and the author of “ This is Your Brain on Food." Zinc is an essential mineral found in cells throughout our bodies but it isn't produced in the body and must be obtained through supplementation or food and drink consumption. Of course, zinc has much more to offer than improving one's sense of taste, it's a nutrient that "plays a key role in over 100 actions in our body," says Kate Zeratsky, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. For most of us, savory and flavorful foods are among life's great pleasures − mouthwatering experiences enriched, in part, because of a little mineral called zinc. In a nutshell, the solution fits perfectly into our umbrella of comprehensive health insurance proposition, thereby providing an end-to-end solution to our valued customers," ICICI said.If you're among the 38 percent of people who lost your sense of taste after a COVID infection, you know what it's like to bite into a crunchy taco or lick your favorite flavor of ice cream and know something's missing. And last but not the least, all these benefits pertaining to preventive healthcare such as health check-ups, health risk assessments, diet and nutrition counselling sessions and even chat and e-counselling are available to all our customers. The product also offers 24 x 7 consultations (tele and virtual) by our panel of an expert panel of doctors. medicine delivered at home within 60 minutes and lab tests both at home and centre visit. "The pharmacy service provides with it express service, i.e. Our new BeFit solution addresses this part as it provides cashless and contactless solutions to customers wanting to stay fit and address their medical problems at a nascent stage, without having to reach the stage of hospitalization."Īccording to ICICI, this comprehensive offering “provides a digitally enabled health ecosystem, which is integrated to bring more than 11,000 doctors across cities".

What is equally important is to have a solution that encourages the practice of good health on a day-to-day basis. Sanjeev Mantri, executive director, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, said, “The covid pandemic has made consumers realize that health insurance does not end with having a cover just for hospitalization expenses. ICICI Lombard’s BeFit benefit along with the standard health insurance policy will provide the policyholder with 360-degree support that they require, as per the release.
