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Zinc Normal Ranges

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that serves as a structural component of hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, cell division, and sensory function (taste and smell).

Age Group	Reference Range	Unit	Notes
Adults (18–64)	70 – 120	µg/dL	—

Also reported in: µmol/L.

Common Causes of High Zn

Zinc supplementation (excessive doses)Industrial exposure (zinc fume fever)Zinc-containing denture creams (chronic copper deficiency from zinc excess is the main risk)

Common Causes of Low Zn

Inadequate dietary intake (common in vegetarians, vegans, elderly)Malabsorption (Crohn's disease, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome)Alcoholism (increased urinary zinc excretion)

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