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What are the symptoms of not having enough zinc?
Symptoms of zinc deficiency may include:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Growth retardation in children
- Impaired immune function (leading to an increased risk of infections, such as pneumonia and diarrhea)
- Hair loss
- Skin rashes
- Delayed wound healing
- Night blindness
- Infertility in men and women
- Depression
- Behavioral changes
In severe cases, zinc deficiency can lead to death.