Zinc is a mineral that's important to the body in many ways. Zinc keeps the immune system strong, helps heal wounds, and supports normal growth. Zinc deficiency occurs frequently in developing countries. Zinc deficiency in the U.S. is rare, because most diets provide more than the recommended dietary allowance. Why do people take zinc? Zinc has become a popular treatment for the common cold. Some studies have found that zinc lozenges may reduce the duration of cold, perhaps by as much as 50%, and may reduce the number of upper respiratory infections in children. Zinc helps fight infection and heal wounds.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Cuckoo wasps feed on nectar from flowers mostly. They are also known to hover and feed on other wasps nests. Cuckoo wasps feed on nectar from flowers mostly. They are also known to hover and feed on other wasps nests.
Indigenous people in Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and Mexico commonly eat these insects when they are in their immature stages. Stingless bees are most commonly munched, with wasps a distant second. Bee brood (bees still in egg, larval, or pupal form tucked away in hive cells) taste like peanuts or almonds.