Grants is a diverse community of 10,000 people descending from many cultures and backgrounds. Our climate is mild year round, typical of the high desert. We are located 1 hour west of Albuquerque on I-40.
Routine zinc supplementation is not recommended without the advice of a healthcare professional. In some people, zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage, and other side effects. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, stinging, itching, and tingling.
Chemists have now found that zinc plays an essential role in the manufacture of many important chemicals in the human body. Zinc is an essential micronutrient for humans. But too much or too little can cause health problems.