Here are the web pages on zinc deficiency I said I would post. I keyed the address incorrectly earlier and they didn't post. The following is from http://www.healthhaus.com/sszinc.htm ---------------------------------------------------------- Health Haus™ [INLINE] Symptoms & Solutions Zinc Deficiency [INLINE] If you exhibit 3 or more of the following symptoms, you may be deficient in zinc: * Poor sense of smell and taste * Poor wound healing * Scaly, inflamed skin * Loss of appetite * Poor digestion * Poor nail growth * White spots on the fingernails * Dull, slow growing hair * Frequent frontal headaches * Acne * Tendency toward allergies * Stunted growth in children * Depression and other mental disorders * Cravings for carbohydrates, particularly wheat products * Difficulty controlling blood sugar * Aggressive, hostile behavior or feelings * Lowered immune function * Oral contraceptive use Zinc requires B1 and B6 to work, so be sure to use a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement that provides a balance of all essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Zinc can be taken throughout the day, at your convenience. Suggested dose range: If you notice a large number of these deficiency symptoms, you may wish to use up to 50 mg. of zinc per day (blended with amino acids). Make sure you are also getting 2 mg. of copper in your supplement each day to balance the zinc appropriately. [INLINE] Health Haus™[INLINE] Copyright 996 Health Haus, Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: The information provided in these pages is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or treatment. Please consult your health care practitioner should a need for medical treatment be indicated.