“Zinc also plays a role in immune function, wound healing, and
insulin action.” – Jellin et. al. (2007)
“Zinc deficiency is characterized by growth retardation, low
insulin levels, reduced levels of insulin-like growth factor’”
– Jellin et. al. (2007)
“Zinc plays a role in the maintenance of vision. It is present
in high concentrations in the eye, particularly in the retina and choroid.
Zinc deficiency can alter vision, and severe deficiency causes changes
in the retina and retinal pigment.” Jellin et. al. (2007)
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