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.
Hypochromic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are paler than normal. (Hypo-refers to less, and chromic means color .) A normal red blood cell will have an area of pallor in the center of it; it is biconcave disk shaped. In hypochromic cells, this area of central pallor is increased.