Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?
A) iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis
B) zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys
C) copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption
D) mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production
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