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I'm taking a zinc supplement, what specific nutrients should i eat to keep iron and copper levels balanced?

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Simpler to take...: Simpler to take a one a day vitamin or a zinc gluconate talblet with 2mg of copper.

Answered 1/21/2021

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A member asked:

I'm taking a zinc supplement, what specific nutrients should i eat to keep iron and copper levels balanced?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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