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Zinc deficiency
I am vegetarian and I think I am not getting adequate Zinc in my diet. Some of the symptoms that I have are frequent occurrence of acne on face, acne on back, thinning of hairs, decreased sense of smell etc.
Should I take zinc supplements? Could you pls recommend one as per 10-12 mg RDA?
I don't want to take something like Zincowit that has lots of other vitamins and minerals.
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Do blood text for zinc value if less then olny take
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I don't know why you hate Zincovit.
How do you know that you are not deficient in other Vitamins and Minerals which are found in Zincovit?
If you want to be so scientific then get your Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Vit B 12, Vit D 3, Folic acid done. Then you can make your own formula depending on the level of deficiency of all these.
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Dr. Danish Khan
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6 yrs exp
Bangalore
I will recommend to go for investigation before taking medication
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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8 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take tab zinconia 50 once daily
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Dr. Vijay Yerroju
General Practitioner
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take Tablet Zinconia 50 once daily
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Milk, yogurt, fortified cheese, Peanuts, cashew, and almonds are rich sources of zinc
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Tablet Zinconia 50 once a day
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