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Zinc facts
Where does zinc come from?
Zinc sources include oysters, meat, eggs, seafood, oatmeal, bran, black-eyed peas, tofu, and wheat germ.
Why do we need zinc?
Zinc is needed by the body to repair wounds, maintain fertility in adults and growth in children, synthesize proteins, help cells reproduce, preserve vision and boost immunity. Zinc lozenges have been proven to reduce the duration of colds (when taken at the first sign) in adults (but not inchildren). Zinc ointments are helpful in some forms of dermatitis.
What happens if we have a zinc deficiency?
A deficiency of zinc may be ndicated by slow healing of wounds, poor appetite because of loss of taste, decreased endurance, fatigue, soft and misshapen nails, anorexia, anemia, or dermatitis. Severe zinc deficiencies can cause cirrhosis of the liver, Down's Syndrome, patchy hair loss, osteoporosis, dwarfism, or bone deformities.
For a complete list of symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, please visit our mineral deficiency page.
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