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Excessive oral zinc supplementation.

Mark B Salzman1, Elaine M Smith, Charles Koo

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, California 90034, USA. Mark.B.Salzman@KP.org

Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
|October 9, 2002
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Excessive zinc supplementation can lead to hypocupremia, causing anemia and neutropenia. This case highlights the importance of assessing supplement use during medical history to prevent adverse effects from high-dose minerals.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Nutritional Science
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Megadoses of vitamin and mineral supplements are frequently used.
  • Patients often do not disclose supplement use during medical consultations.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male presented with fatigue.
  • He had been taking high-dose zinc supplements for 6-7 months for acne treatment.
  • This led to zinc-induced hypocupremia.

Findings:

  • The patient developed anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia secondary to hypocupremia.
  • Anemia and neutropenia resolved six months after discontinuing zinc supplements.
  • Excessive zinc intake can cause significant adverse health effects.

Implications:

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  • Clinicians must inquire about supplement use, including dosages, when taking medication histories.
  • High-dose zinc supplementation poses toxicity risks, including hematological abnormalities.
  • Awareness of potential mineral supplement toxicity is crucial for patient safety.