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You can get zinc poisoning if you take in more than 10 times the RDA of zinc. Zinc is an intestinal irritant, and the first sign of zinc poisoning is usually intestinal distress. This includes vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. Further symptoms of zinc poisoning are low blood pressure, urine retention, jaundice, seizures, joint pain, fever, coughing, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If not caught and treated, zinc poisoning can be deadly.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoKeeping in mind that you would need to eat more than 50mg of elemental zinc daily (220mg zinc sulfate) for a period of time, or have existing renal disease which allowed its accumulation, zinc deficiency may be observed as cracks around the ends of the mouth. Also, your immune system could be weakened, and it could interfere with absorption of other minerals and lower your HDL ("good") cholesterol level.
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∙ 14y agoThe human body has 2-4 grams of zinc distributed throughout the body. Most zinc is in the brain, muscle, bones, kidney, and liver, with the highest concentrations in the prostate and parts of the eye. Semen is particularly rich in zinc, which is a key factor in prostate gland function and reproductive organ growth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc#Biological_role
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∙ 12y agoAn adult needs 8 mg for a woman and 11 mg for a man. Since the body absorbs only 20-30% of the zinc it gets, it's safe to eat up to 40-50 mg of zinc per day. 100-500 mg of zinc per day can cause very serious side effects, and the longer you do it for the worse the effects will be. To little zinc can also be harmful. In short be careful about the amounts of zinc you eat, just like anything else you eat.
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∙ 13y agoYou can get zinc poisoning if you take in more than 10 times the RDA of zinc. Zinc is an intestinal irritant, and the first sign of zinc poisoning is usually intestinal distress. This includes vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. Further symptoms of zinc poisoning are low blood pressure, urine retention, jaundice, seizures, joint pain, fever, coughing, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If not caught and treated, zinc poisoning can be deadly
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∙ 13y agoIf someone has a zinc deficiency, it can lead to a decreased appetite, which could ultimately lead to the person becoming malnourished.
It has also been said that a zinc deficiency in children leads to impaired motor function.
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∙ 9y agoif you dont get enough zinc in your body you will get the influenza call zincitis disease
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Which is unlikely to happen to zinc?
It is unlikely to get a pilots license.
How would you determine the density of 10 grams of granular zinc?
using water displacement because it doesnt float on water and it doesnt dissolve in water
A zinc atom loses 3 electrons to become a zinc ion Do you have enough information to find out the total charge of the ion?
Yes. The ion "name" would be Zn3+ or Zn+3. Since Zinc loses electrons, its charge is negative
Why do you need zinc?
Zinc is needed in the immune system. It also plays a role in cell division and growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates. Zinc is necessary in order to smell and taste as well.
What does mineral zinc do to your body?
ZnO is a white powder which is commonly used as an ingredient of medicinal powders for dusting on the body. It is soothing, astringent, mildly antiseptic, and a long-time constituent of many nappy/diaper rash creams and powders. I've not heard of it being taken internally in my 35 years of being a pharmacist.
What are the symptoms of not having enough zinc?
Signs of zinc deficiency include hair loss, skin lesions, diarrhea, and wasting of body tissues.
Does zinc sulphate contain nitrogen in it?
no it doesnt zinc sulphate contains zinc, sulphur and oxygen but not nitrogen
What shape is zinc?
the shape is different every time you see zinc because zinc doesnt have to be a certain shape
What will happen when copper is put in zinc nitrate solution?
Nothing. Zinc is more reactive than copper, and zinc has already undergone oxidation to become an ion (remember, zinc nitrate is soluble.) So the copper will just sit there because it's not reactive enough to do anything.
Why doesnt zinc react with magnesium nitrate or iron chloride?
Magnesium and iron are both more electromotive then zinc, so zinc can't displace them in a compound.
Is zinc a liquid metal?
no zinc doesnt melt until 700 degrees, gallium, mercury are two liquid metals
What will happen when zinc is added to iron filling?
You will have a mixture of zinc and iron filings.
How does hydrogen peroxide reduce the concentration of zinc ions in wastewater?
it doesnt
What happen to colour when iron is dipped in zinc sulphate?
Zinc is a silver/grey coating.
If you mix silicon with zinc what would happen?
Preparation of zinc silicide (Zn2Si) by heating.
What happens to your body if you dont have enough zinc?
Body needs Zinc as a trace element in many enzymes like one used to dissolve carbon bi oxide in plasma instantly and few others.
What medication raises testosterone?
Zinc does. Zinc is a naturally occurring, and needed nutrient. Having enough zinc will cause your body to make more testosterone. So one pill a day will be enough to help you raise your testosterone. If you take too much then it has negative effects on your whole body as does any other nutrient.
