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Conditions›Zinc deficiency

Zinc deficiency

A condition caused by inadequate zinc in the diet, or by liver disease, cystic fibrosis, or other diseases.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Rare	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Baby0-2					Very common
Preteen6-13					Very common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Zinc deficiency

Tests

Vitamin D 25 hydroxy

Iron blood level

Zinc blood level

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How do you know if you have a zinc deficiency?

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What to do about infertility caused by zinc deficiency?

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Is there a blood test to check to see if a person has zinc deficiency?

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What is a good regimen for correcting moderate Zinc deficiency?(50 mg/d for 30 days?) How much copper should I add to balance 50mg zinc supplement?

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Does ALL meat, such as turkey, contain zinc? I have Crohn's and concerned about a zinc deficiency. How can I test for It?

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is zinc gluconate an effective supplement for zinc deficiency? If not, what zinc supplement is best absorbed? Zinc Oratate? Acetate, picolinate?

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