1 Low zinc intake seems to be linked to lower bone mass. 2  Taking a zinc supplement in combination with copper, manganese, and calcium might also decrease bone loss in postmenopausal women. 3  Treating an inherited disorder called acrodermatitis enteropathica. 4  Leprosy, when used with other medications.
Creatinine: A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine every day.
More in Arthritis. The CRP (C-Reactive Protein) test is a blood test that measures the concentration of a special type of protein produced in the liver. The protein is present during episodes of acute inflammation or infection. In the body, CRP interacts with the complement system, an immunologic defense mechanism.