Grants is a diverse community of 10,000 people descending from many cultures and backgrounds. Our climate is mild year round, typical of the high desert. We are located 1 hour west of Albuquerque on I-40.
Routine zinc supplementation is not recommended without the advice of a healthcare professional. In some people, zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage, and other side effects. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, stinging, itching, and tingling.
Zinc levels will decrease substantially in: leukemia, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, sickle cell anemia, Infection, pernicious anemia and malnutrition Common symptoms of zinc deficiency that must be noted include: In children: growth retardation and skeletal abnormalities are typical symptoms in which zinc deficiency should be considered In adults: reduced sense of taste and smell, loss of appetite, development of abnormal skin lesions and excessive hair loss