Instead, taking too much zinc to treat acne may cause anemia.

Follow the same instructions if you also take bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc.

Your doctor may also advise you to take antioxidant vitamins and zinc.

They were divided into several groups, including people who took either antioxidants or zinc and those who took both.

Though the evidence is inconclusive, there's some thought that taking zinc at the first sign of a cold can help speed your recovery.

Taking zinc orally to treat male sexual problems caused by disease or medical treatment has produced varying results.

To avoid irritating the stomach, take zinc with food.

The research found that taking zinc, either as a syrup or lozenge, through the first few days of a cold may shorten the misery.

Some doctors are already advising patients to take zinc but others are deeply concerned.

To avoid this interaction take zinc 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking tetracyclines.