Zinc Is Found in Virtually All Tissues in the Body

Zinc is found in virtually all tissues in the body and

A) small amounts of zinc supplements do not appear to pose any major problems to the healthy individual.
B) supplements of 50 mg per day, have been observed to produce anemia, decrease the HDL cholesterol level, impair the immune system, and may even be fatal.
C) low levels of zinc in the serum indicate low levels of zinc in the muscles, and performance will be impaired.
D) mild dietary zinc deficiency is common in areas where consumption of grain products is relatively low and consumption of animal protein is relatively high.