Zinc Deficiency: Symptoms, Risks & How to Recognize Them

Symptoms of zinc deficiency may include:

- Loss of appetite

- Weight loss

- Growth retardation in children

- Impaired immune function (leading to an increased risk of infections, such as pneumonia and diarrhea)

- Hair loss

- Skin rashes

- Delayed wound healing

- Night blindness

- Infertility in men and women

- Depression

- Behavioral changes

In severe cases, zinc deficiency can lead to death.