How Does a Diet High in Iron Affect Zinc Status

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Essay

How does a diet high in iron affect zinc status in the body? How does a high-zinc diet affect copper status?

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Definitions:

Earwax

A natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal that helps to protect the ears from dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Another term for stroke, a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing disabilities in speech, movement, or other functions.

Artificial Tears

Eye drops formulated to lubricate the eyes and mimic the properties of real tears.