What Can Cause Zinc Deficiency?
Cause | Examples |
|---|---|
Diet (an uncommon cause in places where people eat a balanced diet) | Insufficient consumption of meat and other proteins Consumption of foods that contain phytates (which inhibit absorption), such as whole grains, cereals, corn, rice, beans, soybeans, other legumes, and nuts |
Disorders | Bloodstream infection (sepsis) Disorders that impair absorption (malabsorption) Liver disorders Pancreatic disorders |
Treatments | Diuretics Intravenous feedings for a long time |
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