Zinc

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Abstract

Zinc is an essential trace element with widely diverse activity involving virtually all body functions, thus, zinc deficiency exhibits multisystem metabolic disorder that affects protein synthesis, cell-membrane integrity and immune and neurological system function. As zinc interacts with many drug classes, it is suggested zinc supplements should be separated from drug doses by about 2 hours.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)66-70
Number of pages5
JournalThe Journal of Complementary Medicine: the independent peer-reviewed journal for healthcare professionals
Volume5
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2006

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