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I think i may have zinc toxicity i've stopped taking it but i was taking 75mg a day then i had mad diarrhea for four days help what do i do?
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Zinc toxicity: The maximum daily dose of zinc for someone your age is 40 mg. You need to re adjust your intake.
Answered 12/10/2013
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