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When reviewing the consequences of zinc deficiency in humans, Hambidge (1981) commented
behavioural abnormalities are prominent in severe zinc deficiency (Walravens et al. 1978) and may also occur in less severe cases of zinc depletion. Irritability, lethargy and depression are evident even at an early stage in the clinical course. Improvement in hedonic tone and motivation to engage in the environment follow rapidly after the institution of zinc therapy.
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File, S.E. (1989). Zinc and Behaviour. In: Mills, C.F. (eds) Zinc in Human Biology. ILSI Human Nutrition Reviews. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3879-2_14
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