If you do not get enough zinc in your diet, you may have side effects such as hair loss, lack of alertness, sense of taste and smell. Zinc deficiency is rare in the United States, but it still happens in some people.
Symptoms:
The body uses zinc in the production of cells and functions of the organization. There is still a lot to learn about zinc, but we do know that zinc is an essential part of growth, Sexual Development and reproduction.
When you have a deficiency in zinc, can’t your body production of new healthy cells. This leads to symptoms such as:
Unexplained weight loss
Wounds that do not heal
Lack of vigilance
Decreased sense of smell and taste
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Open sores on the skin