Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that does important work in the body, from fighting germs and healing wounds to supporting a healthy pregnancy.
Why it matters: Zinc deficiency means zinc levels are low enough to cause problems with how the body works and how a person feels from day to day.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it
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What is Zinc?
Zinc is a mineral that does important work in the body, from fighting germs and healing wounds to supporting a healthy pregnancy.
What might a high or low Zinc mean?
Zinc deficiency means zinc levels are low enough to cause problems with how the body works and how a person feels from day to day.
What is the typical reference range for Zinc?
The general-population reference range shown here is 11 – 23 µmol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Zinc?
It may be higher with: Zinc supplements, Foods that contain more zinc. It may be lower with: Not getting enough zinc from food, A medical condition that affects how the body uses zinc, A treatment that affects how the body uses zinc.