High Levels of Zinc Can Cause Neuropathy.

Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reported that 4 patients developed numbness, weakness and difficultly walking after ingesting high levels for zinc. An article in the February 10 issue of the Lima (OH) News reported on a 26 y.o. woman who became wheel chair-bound due to the zinc in her denture cream. The message is to avoid high doses of zinc over a long time. IF you need to take maintenance zinc, you probably should take copper as well to avoid a deficiency of the latter.

Google zinc and neuropathy and/or Dr. Sharon Nations at UT Southwestern Medical Center.