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Women's World

When we have too little zinc

By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
Oysters are one of the foods known for their zinc content. — Photos: Filepic

Zinc is found in cells throughout the body.

It plays a crucial role in cell growth, cell division, enzyme activity and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) synthesis.

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