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@ -77,3 +77,36 @@ Zinc is necessary for:
- Sense of taste and smell - Sense of taste and smell
- DNA synthesis - DNA synthesis
- Proper functioning of the nervous and immune system - Proper functioning of the nervous and immune system
- Oysters are one of the best sources of Zinc
### Zinc Toxicity
- Excess of the UL -> Decreases HDL levels
- Even higher can cause:
- Diarrhea
- Cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased immune function
- Interfere with copper absorption and metabolism
### Zinc Deficiency
- loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Skin rash
- Poor wound healing
- Impaired sense of taste
- Mental slowness
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Poor growth and development
# Selenium
- Antioxidant
# Fluoride
Fluoride is not considered an essential nutrient
- Regular fluoride intake helps:
- Mineralize teeth and bones
- Presents tooth decay
### Fluoride Toxicity
- Dental fluorosis is an abnormal change in the appearance of tooth enamel due to chroncially high fluoride exposure during tooth development