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What happens to your body when you stop taking zinc?

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Approximately two billion people worldwide are estimated to be affected by zinc deficiency. So, what happens to your body when you stop taking zinc supplements, and how does your system react to the change in mineral intake? Your body relies on a constant, steady supply of this trace element for hundreds of enzymatic functions, and its removal can impact multiple systems, including your immune response and skin health.