Inadequate dietary zinc

Zinc is poorly absorbed by the body on its own. Vitamin B6 enables zinc to be converted into a form that can be readily used.

1. Zinc supplements inhibit the production of the hormone involved in the enlargement of the prostate.

1. Prolonged intake of zinc produces symptoms similar to copper deficiency; it may affect the absorption of copper and iron.

1. Metal deficient diets

1. Rosacea
2. Prostate diseases
3. Premenstrual syndrome
4. Physical fatigue
5. Optic neuritis
6. Inadequate absorption of iron
7. Copper deficiency in the diet
8. Prostate cancer

1. Vitamin B6 deficiency

1. Inadequacy
2. Disorder
3. Deficiency