Which foods contain zinc?
The richest food sources of zinc include meat, fish, and seafood. However, oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food,
Last updated on 22 Sep 2023
You check zinc deficiency in the body by recognizing symptoms such as fatigue and frequent illness. One can also do a blood test to know if they have zinc deficiency.
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.
The causes of zinc deficiency is usually malabsorption of the micronutrient or increased demand of the nutrient.
The dangers of zinc deficiency are loss of smell and taste. Sometimes it also delays wound healing.
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