10 Side Effects of Zinc
Zinc Side Effect #2: Lowers HDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a bad word where health and nutrition are concerned. It is blamed largely for blocking arteries, and blocked arteries can have very serious consequences. As we have learned more about nutrition, though, we have learned that there are good cholesterols, known as HDL, as well as the bad (LDL).
HDL cholesterol actually helps to prevent the blocking of blood vessels. This means that it is a pretty good idea to have some in your bloodstream. Studies have shown, though, that zinc has a side-effect of reducing HDL cholesterol in your blood. This can increase your chance of developing heart disease or other complications with the cardiovascular system.
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