But can getting adequate amounts of zinc in the diet support your immune system before it even encounters a virus? (liveinthenow.com)
Without adequate amounts of zinc, the testicular cells lose the ability to convert lipids, concentration of androgen receptors decrease and levels of aromatase in the liver are inhibited. (fitnessandpower.com)
If your diet does not contain adequate amounts of zinc regularly, you may experience hair loss, depression, difficulty with night vision, acne or other chronic skin problems and a dulled sense of taste and smell. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)