Inadequate dietary zinc
- Zinc deficiency disorders
Incidence
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.
Claim
Zinc supplements inhibit the production of the hormone involved in the enlargement of the prostate.
Counter-claim
Prolonged intake of zinc produces symptoms similar to copper deficiency; it may affect the absorption of copper and iron.
Broader
Aggravates
Aggravated by
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
- Fundamental sciences » Metallic elements and alloys
- Health care » Nutrition
- Medicine » Pathology
- Societal problems » Deprivation
- Societal problems » Inadequacy
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J0227
DOCID
12002270
D7NID
154222
Editing link
Official link
Last update
May 19, 2022