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I took zinc 50mg supplements for the first time for over a month and a half and started noticing hair thinning, is this due to low iron?please help

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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See MD: You can have your iron tested. You can also have a zinc level- there may be malabsorption of zinc. Taking a large dose, doesnt guarantee it is absorbed.

Answered 10/9/2013

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A member asked:

I took zinc 50mg supplements for the first time for over a month and a half and started noticing hair thinning, is this due to low iron?please help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

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