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Characteristics of Zinc Deficiency
| Symptoms |
| Growth retardation, delayed puberty, erectile dysfunction, diarrhea, alopecia, glossitis, nail dystrophy, hypogonadism (in males), decreased immunity1,2 |
| Associated diseases |
| Crohn disease, celiac disease, chronic alcoholism, cirrhosis, sickle cell disease, acrodermatitis enteropathica |
| Associated conditions |
| Pregnancy, lactation, prolonged intravenous feeding, vegan diet, short bowel syndrome, history of intestinal surgery (e.g., gastric bypass) |
