I find this thread interesting.
There is one other factor to consider...some drugs actually deplete
zinc!
ACE inhibitors are one common class that do this.
Diuretics
long term antibiotics
long term use of GERD acid lowering drugs
Estrogens (HRT and birth control)
Some of the HIV drugs (anti-retrovirals)
Vegetarians can become low in zinc, as phytates in veggies may complex out the zinc and prevent absorption in the GI tract.
People with low zinc also have skin problems, acne etc. I also see loss of smell already mentioned, but this too can happen. Low zinc also may lead to more infections.
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