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.
1 Sickle cell disease. 2  Taking zinc by mouth seems to help reduce symptoms of sickle cell disease in people with zinc deficiency. 3  Taking zinc supplements also appears to decrease the risk for complications and infections related to sickle cell disease. 4  Leg ulcers.