When Should You Not Take Zinc? The Critical Cautions You Need to Know
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of 40 mg of zinc per day can cause adverse health effects. This highlights the importance of understanding not just the benefits, but also the specific circumstances when you should not take zinc supplements.