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Im currently taking only 10mg zinc daily would this cause a copper deficiency long term or is it safe to keep taking it without a copper deficiency?

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No: Zinc supplementation should only be used in cases where there is a known deficiency. Zinc can result in low copper levels, a condition you should avoid.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/15/2019

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