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.
It can also lead to diarrhea, loss of appetite, and a risk for infections.â. Hair loss and poor wound healing also can be signs of a zinc deficiency, adds Rachel K. Johnson, PhD, MPH, RD, associate provost and a professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont in Burlington.