TABLE 2.

Clinical manifestations of zinc deficiency

Organ/System	Clinical manifestation
Skin	Skin rash, alopecia, nonhealing ulcers, delayed wound healing
GI tract	Dysgeusia, diarrhea, malabsorption, infections development
CNS	Impaired cognitive function, dysosmia
Immune system	Recurrent infections, cancer(s)
Bone(s)	Poor growth
Reproductive system	Hypogonadism, low birth weight, congenital abnormalities

Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; GI, gastrointestinal.