Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human health. In spite of the proven benefits of adequate zinc nutrition, approximately 2 billion people still remain at risk of zinc deficiency. Zinc is found as component of more than 300 enzymes and hormones and plays a crucial part in the health of our skin, teeth, bones, hair, nails, muscles, nerves and brain function as well as it is essential for growth. Zinc controls the enzymes that operate and renew the cells in our bodies. The formation of DNA, the basis of all life on our planet, would not be possible without zinc. Zinc deficiency is an important public health problem, affecting large number of women and children in India and worldwide. Zinc deficiency is the fifth leading risk factor for disease in the developing world. In a recent survey by WHO, zinc deficiency is found in most of the Indian population and zinc supplement is used commonly to enhance wound healing and treatment of pneumonia. The element is important in maintaining the healthy growth of the human body, especially for infants and young children.