10 Side Effects of Zinc
Zinc Side Effect #6: Flu-Like Symptoms
We are all likely to catch the flu at least once in our lives. It is caused by the common influenza virus and is known for its ability to evolve every year, meaning fresh flu jabs are often recommended to help keep up. The symptoms including aches, pains, chills, fever and a cough. Symptoms will usually pass harmlessly, but vulnerable people should be extra careful.
Sometimes, though, if you do catch what feels like the flu, it may not be the flu at all. The same symptoms can be brought on by other illnesses and also by supplements such as zinc. In fact, excess zinc often goes undiagnosed because it gets diagnosed as the flu instead.
Advertisement
