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.
Are there any risks associated with too much zinc? High doses of zinc or zinc supplements can actually decrease immunity, interfere with the absorption of copper, leading to copper deficiency, and increase the risk of anemia. Excessive amounts of zinc can also cause nausea, headaches, lethargy, irritability, stomach irritation, and vomiting. Are there any other special considerations? Zinc can cause stomach upset, occasionally resulting in nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea â take zinc with food to help lessen this risk. The following may interfere with or decrease, zinc absorption: high calcium intake, some vegetarian diets, caffeine, alcoholism, oral penicillin, diuretics, and dairy and bran products.