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.
A zinc deficiency can result in the develoment of sores on the skin and eyes, rashes, and poor wound healing. Zinc is also important to the senses of taste, smell and eyesight. A zinc deficiency can result in taste abnormalities, night blindness, and the development of swelling and clouding of the corneas.