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Blood: Zinc Deficiency

ID 2674

An inadequate amount of zinc to meet the body's demands. Zinc deficiency may cause problems with growth, diarrhea, hair loss, and immune function. Zinc is available through foods such as beef, pork, shellfish, peanuts and legumes.

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