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Would 10mg of zinc daily cause a copper deficiency long term?

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Doubtful: Copper is an essential trace mineral, but it is needed only in small amounts. It is in a paired relationship with zinc, at times in complement and sometimes opposing. Copper is present in many foods, and it is absorbed from the environment.Deficiency of zinc accentuates copper excess.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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