What are the symptoms of zinc deficiency?
Loss of smell and taste.
Last updated on 22 Sep 2023
Zinc is considered to be relatively nontoxic, particularly if taken orally. However, excessive zinc can cause nausea and vomitting.
The dangers of zinc deficiency are loss of smell and taste. Sometimes it also delays wound healing.
The richest food sources of zinc include meat, fish, and seafood. However, oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food,
Zinc deficiency can result in skin changes that look like eczema at first. The skin may have cracks and a glazed (smooth or glassy) appearance.
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