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 taste abnormalities, night blindness, and the development of swelling and clouding of the corneas. Zinc supplementation may play role in preventing the develoment or progression of age-related macular degeneration. Zinc is also key to a healthy nervous system.