Essential nutrient for the immune system (4)

I believe the answer is:

zinc

(Other definitions for zinc that I've seen before include "Component of brass" , "Metal used in galvanising iron" , "Metal used in brass" , "Anti-corrosion agent" , "Metal used for galvanising steel" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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