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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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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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