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Causes Of Zinc Deficiency
Symptoms of zinc deficiency include:
- Frequent infections
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Hypogonadism in males Loss of hair Poor appetite Problems with the sense of taste Problems with the sense of smell - Skin sores
- Slow growth
- Trouble seeing in the dark
- Wounds that take a long time to heal
Zinc supplements in large amounts may cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, usually within 3 - 10 hours of swallowing the supplements. The symptoms go away within a short period of time after the stopping the supplements.
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