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.
In fact, the National Institutes of Health advises that unless youâre taking zinc for medical reasons under the care of a doctor, the maximum daily limit you should get is 40 mg. Too much can cause side effects. 4. Zinc has been shown to interact with various prescription medicines. For example, take it with tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro and generic) and youâll reduce the amount of both the zinc and the antibiotic that your body absorbs.