Some benefits of Zucchini include: Copper that helps build red blood cells and grows healthy skin, coat & connective tissue; Magnesium helps to maintain healthy bones, muscle function and a healthy heart; Manganese helps grow healthy bones and cartilage in the joints and produces energy to function; Phosphorus helps maintain healthy teeth, bones and metabolism; Potassium assists the heart in keeping rhythm; Vitamin B1 is needed for the brain and high energy organs to function normally. It also helps to metabolise carbohydrates; Vitamin B2 helps with fat metabolism and is great for the health of the skin, eyes and brain; Vitamin B5 helps maintain liver function and improve their eyesight; Vitamin B9 controls tissue growth and cell function and helps maintain a healthy metabolism; Zinc is important for the maintenance of enzyme, protein and hormones and for the immune system and thyroid function.

