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ZINC
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Why
is it Needed?
-
Wound Healing
- Fetal
Development
- Hormone,
Protein & Gene Production
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Daily
Recommendation:
- Men
11 MG
Per Day
- Women
8 MG Per Day
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What
Happens When it is Deficient?
- Decreased
Appetite
- Taste
Abnormalities
- Mental
Lethargy
- Growth
Retardation in Children
- Reduced
Immune Function & Wound Healing
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Food
Sources:
- Many
Breakfast Cereals are Fortified
- Abundant
in many Red Meats, Poultry, certain Seafoods, and Whole
Grains
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Toxic
Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:
- May
interfere with Copper absorption
The
UL is 40 MG Per Day
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What
Should I Take Daily?:
- Supplement
is not essential
- 15
- 30 MG in a supplement can be considered safe
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