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Zinc, Copper, and Optic Neuropathy: When Supplements Mimic Glaucoma Progression
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Introduction Many people take zinc supplements believing they help the immune system or heart health. Too much zinc, however, can upset the balance of copper in the body. In rare cases, high-dose zinc over months or years causes copper deficiency, which…
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