Health & Environment
Clinical Expert Warns Against Excessive Daily Zinc Supplement Intake
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Clinical dietitian Kanikka Malhotra cautioned that consuming daily zinc supplements exceeding 40 mg can cause adverse health effects.
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High zinc intake interferes with copper absorption in the gut, potentially resulting in anemia, low white blood cells, and nerve problems.
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Experts advise individuals to check product labels across multiple multivitamins, hair supplements, and cold lozenges to monitor aggregate intake.