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Is Zinc Safe for All Ages? Understanding Dosage and Risks

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According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, zinc supplementation for 10–14 days has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea in children under five. This critical mineral is essential for growth and immune function, but is zinc safe for all ages, or do dosage requirements and risks change throughout life?