10 Side Effects of Zinc
Zinc Side Effect #7: Copper Deficiency
Copper is a well-known metal that is often used in wiring and for making coins. At one point it was also used to make jewelry and ornaments and was considered to be a precious metal. It is also important to have it in our diets and is important for keeping us in good health.
Copper plays an important part in the creation of our red blood cells as well as our white blood cells. Zinc, though, can reduce the amount of copper in our blood, reducing the formation of our blood cells. This can result in various blood disorders, some of which can be potentially serious.
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