10 Zinc Deficiency Symptoms
Symptom #8: Impaired Immune System
Individuals with zinc deficiency have also been observed to have an impaired immune system. This can lead to gastrointestinal, respiratory, and other infections, such as pneumonia, because the levels of cytokines in the body are affected by zinc deficiency.
Zinc supplementation has been shown to produce a dose-dependent response in the production of cytokines. This can be observed especially during inflammation, when there is increased demand for zinc from the cells.
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