In Zinc We Trust

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Our immune systems fail us without zinc in our bodies. Diana Kwon explains at Knowable magazine How zinc helps you fight off infections.  Excerpts in italics with my bolds.

Our bodies require the vital mineral for the healthy functioning of the immune system

As researchers learn more about how our bodies use zinc, they’re finding that the element plays a surprisingly key role, particularly within the immune system. “We think zinc is a gatekeeper of immune function,” says Lothar Rink, an immunologist at RWTH Aachen University in Germany who recently coauthored an overview of zinc’s roles in the immune system in the 2021 Annual Review of Nutrition.

And, although scientists still struggle to find good ways to measure zinc levels in the body, it looks as though many people may indeed not have enough zinc in their diet for full immune function.

An essential element

Too little zinc is…

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Father who told Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ in Christmas Eve call speaks out after leftists attack him — Conservative Review

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The man who went viral after telling President Joe Biden “Let’s Go Brandon,” on Christmas Eve is speaking out, telling a local newspaper that he has received threatening phone calls since the viral phone call.

What happened on Christmas Eve?

Jared Schmeck, a 35-year-old father of four who lives in Oregon,told the Oregonianthat his family calls into the NORAD Santa tracker every year. But this year he was shocked when he was told he would be speaking with first lady Jill Biden.

When the call connected, Schmeck spoke with both the first lady and the president, exchanging pleasantries with the first family and sharing what gifts his children wanted for Christmas. The call was being livestreamed, something Schmeck told the Oregonian he did not know.

“Well, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas,” Biden said at the end of the brief conversation.

“I hope you guys have a…

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When trunks were big enough for your Christmas tree

1955 Buick Roadmaster at a Christmas tree farm. 🎄 Credit: Imbued with Hues. pic.twitter.com/UkwZQvruJA

— Colorized (@colorized_pics) December 25, 2021

They made the sacrifice so we could have the freedom to celebrate Christmas 🇺🇸

There's a lot to be thankful for. A holiday meal is one of those things.

This photo is of the 99th Infantry Division lining up for #Christmas dinner in 1944.@99thDiv | #WWII |#BattleoftheBulge pic.twitter.com/0ziywDDA1K

— U.S. Army Reserve (@USArmyReserve) December 25, 2021