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Zink

Aliases: Zn

Group: Mineral

Description:

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including immune system support, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. A blood test to measure zinc levels can help evaluate suspected nutritional inadequacy, especially in cases of enteral or parental nutrition, critically ill or burn patients, diabetes, delayed wound healing, and growth retardation.