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  2. Zinc toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Zinc toxicity is a medical condition involving an overdose on, or toxic overexposure to, zinc. Such toxicity levels have been seen to occur at ingestion of greater than 50 mg of zinc. [1] [unreliable medical source?] Excessive absorption of zinc can suppress copper and iron absorption. The free zinc ion in solution is highly toxic to bacteria ...

  3. Metal fume fever - Wikipedia

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    Metal fume fever, also known as brass founders' ague, brass shakes, [1] zinc shakes, galvie flu, galvo poisoning, metal dust fever, welding shivers, or Monday morning fever, [2] is an illness primarily caused by exposure to chemicals such as zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminium oxide (Al 2 O 3), or magnesium oxide (MgO) which are produced as byproducts in the fumes that result when certain metals are ...

  4. 5 symptoms men over 40 should never ignore - AOL

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    An online survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic of 1,174 men 18 years or older, found that 72% of men would rather do household tasks, such as cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than see ...

  5. The Internet Says Zinc Can Help Your Cold, but Do Experts Agree?

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    However, taking high doses of zinc over the recommended amount of 11 mg a day in men and 8 mg a day in women for too long can lead to a copper deficiency, so high-dose supplements used for a short ...

  6. Zinc and the common cold - Wikipedia

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    Zinc gluconate 50 mg tablets (GNC brand) Zinc supplements (frequently zinc acetate or zinc gluconate lozenges) are a group of dietary supplements that are commonly used in an attempt to treat the common cold. [1] Evidence suggests that zinc does not prevent colds but may reduce their duration, with minimal or no impact on symptom severity.

  7. Does zinc really boost your immunity and metabolism? Experts ...

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    However, studies show there’s little to no evidence that zinc can ward off cold symptoms. Some research , however, does indicate that zinc can help cut a cold shorter if it’s started early on.

  8. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of selenosis include a garlic odor on the breath, gastrointestinal disorders, hair loss, sloughing of nails, fatigue, irritability, and neurological damage. Zinc toxicity has been seen to occur at ingestion of greater than 225 mg of zinc. [18] Excessive absorption of zinc can suppress copper and iron absorption.

  9. Zinc deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Zinc deficiency is defined either as insufficient zinc to meet the needs of the body, or as a serum zinc level below the normal range. However, since a decrease in the serum concentration is only detectable after long-term or severe depletion, serum zinc is not a reliable biomarker for zinc status. [1] Common symptoms include increased rates of ...