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.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein made by the liver and secreted into the blood. It is often the first evidence of inflammation or an infection in the body. high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood suggests that you have an acute infection or inflammation-most infections and inflammations result in CRP levels above 10 mg/L.