Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated: October 9, 2022, 10:56 AM
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The human body requires a concoction of several vitamins and minerals in order to run smoothly. Zinc is an important mineral for the body which helps in the sanity of the immune system, works as an agent in wound healing, and normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
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Losing more than 50-100 strands daily is considered normal. Losing more strands than usual is what we call extreme hair loss.
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A deficiency in zinc can affect the growth of the nails and can make it fragile and brittle, causing them to crack.
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Diarrhoea is a health condition which is marked by a change in the bowel movement. Diarrhoea can lead to an increase rate of bowel movement, accompanied by water.
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An unexplained weight loss can happen due to sudden loss in appetite and extreme loss of water from the body (diarrhoea).
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A sudden decrease in appetite is the first visible sign of zinc deficiency, and it occurs well in advance of any other symptoms associated with zinc deficiency.
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Zinc deficiency can lead to blurry vision. The eye contains high concentrations of zinc, and when someone is zinc-deficient, they may experience altered vision. In severe cases, zinc deficiency can cause changes in the retina.
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The association between zinc deficiency and delayed wound healing has been described. Treating zinc deficiency results in improved wound healing compared to those with zinc deficiency.
