Would a denture adhesive containing zinc cause neuropathy?

Zinc side effects: Zinc is likely safe for most adults when applied to the skin, or when taken by mouth in amounts not larger than 40 mg per day. Routine zinc supplementation is not recommended without the advice of a healthcare professional. In some people, zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage, and other side effects. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, sti.

Yes: Large doses of zinc can cause a neuropathy directly, and can also interfere with copper absorption. This copper deficiency can cause additional damage not only to nerves but also the spinal cord (a "myelopathy"). While most people with dentures never have a problem, there are reported cases where the disease was traced back to using large amounts of zinc-containing adhesive.

Possible: A recent study suggests denture adhesives with zinc can cause a multitude of problems including neuropathy. Best course of action choose a denture adhesive without zinc.