Questions tagged [zinc]
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Does dietary zinc/copper balance matter?
Cronometer, a tool for tracking micronutrients that is popular with some vegans and vegetarians, provides this nutrient balance indicator which suggests that dietary intake of zinc should be around 10x that of copper. Is this scientifically…
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How can vegans obtain sufficient zinc from whole foods?
Zinc is a mineral that we need in small amount every day for good health. Although zinc is found in many plant foods, it is less concentrated than in many animal-based foods. Males are known to have a higher requirement for zinc than females because…
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