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I am taking 25mg daily zinc supplement. can i get gastritis by taking this ?

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Yes: You can get Gastrointestinal side effects with Zinc. Diarrhea and some gastritis like symptoms are common. 5-15% will experience this.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/26/2014

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Possibly: It is possible, not likely, but take it with food

Answered 10/26/2014

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