Deficiency disease:

possibly prostatic hypertrophy, arteriosclerosis.

Best natural sources:

Steak, Lamb chops, pork loin, fish,
wheat germ, ground mustard, brewers yeast,
pumpkin seeds, eggs, non-fat dry milk.
Chelated zinc is the most efficient way of
taking zinc.

Toxicity:

Virtually non-toxic.

Enemies:

Food processing, or often zinc never exists
in substantial amounts due to nutrient poor soil.

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