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Poor Circulation. Narrowed blood vessels lead to decreased blood flow and oxygen to a wound. An elevated blood sugar level decreases the function of red blood cells that carry nutrients to the tissue. This lowers the efficiency of the white blood cells that fight infection.
Zinc deficiency slows wound healing, says Bontempo. She emphasizes that healing is individualized by person, so there's no hard-and-fast rule about how slow is too slow for something to heal. However, if you see a change in how well your body is bouncing back, a zinc deficiency may be the culprit. MORE: Does Muscle Soreness Mean You Had a Good Workout? ,