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According to the National Institutes of Health, healthy people typically have serum or plasma zinc levels between 80 to 120 mcg/dL. 1 However, WebMD states that zinc is likely safe when used in amounts no greater than 40 mg daily. 2 Therefore, it is not recommended to take more than 40 mg of zinc daily.
Zinc depletes Copper and vice versa, Copper is important for the formation of white blood cells among other things. Make sure you are getting adequate amounts from diet or supplementation.
