Lancashire and South Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood
09-05-04 Zinc

Zinc Sulfate
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Effervescent tablets 125mg (45mg zinc)

Zinc inhibits the absorption of copper, thereby reducing copper levels and potentially causing copper deficiency. The risk of copper deficiency is greater with higher doses of zinc and with long-term treatment, particularly if zinc deficiency is no longer present. Signs of copper deficiency include neurological and haematological symptoms.


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