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My se zinc value is 288.66 ug/dl recently.why is it large? i don't consume supplements. i have hairloss & numbness. is zn the reason?i am vegetarian.
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High zinc: This is an interesting concern. You may be getting it from cookware or the food cans you use. You should see a doctor for these high levels can cause damage to your nervous system and can cause the numbness.
Answered 5/1/2019
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