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Can we intake zinc powder on daily basis?

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Doesn't help: Doesn't help unless you are zinc deficient.

Answered 6/2/2013

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Limit it: Ingesting more than 30 mg of zinc a day can impair your ability to absorb other essential minerals such as copper and iron.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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