Zinc deficiency in diet must be avoided at every cost as the trace element has an impact on the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms. According to a recent study carried out by the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) even minimal zinc deficiency impairs digestion albeit without any typical symptoms such as skin problems or fatigue. Hence short-term zinc deficiency in the diet should be avoided. (Read: 7 symptoms of zinc deficiency you should watch out for) The test series established that even slight zinc deficiency in an animal's diet impedes pancreatic digestive
