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[0] Zinc [1] Zinc is important for normal growth, strong immunity, and wound healing. [3] Zinc toxicity may manifest as gastrointestinal irritation, comiting, adverse changes in HDL/LDL choesterol ratios, and impaired immunity. Impaired immunity ovvurs when zinc levels are above 180mg/day of supplementation for more than several weeks. [4] Dietary fiber is a part of wheat and vegetables that is not typically well digested. Excessive fiber in the diet can inhibit the absorption of zinc by binding to it. This makes the zinc unavailable to the body and it passes out of the body through the intestines. Many grain products, which are high in fiber, also contain phytic acid, which inhibits the absorption of zinc. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/37132-foods-block-zinc-absorption/#ixzz2EhxUdubD [5] Zinc inhibits both copper and iron; magnesium, copper, iron and calcium all compete for absorption, so too much of one can lead to low blood levels of the others. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/242626-do-some-vitamins-inhibit-absorption-of-other-vitamins/#ixzz2EoU28y3e [6] You’ll find zinc in red meat, poultry, oysters and other seafood, nuts, dried beans, soy foods, milk and other dairy products, whole grains, and fortified breakfast cereals. [2] 
Calories restricting diets, vegetarianism, alcoholism, excessive exercise, and cigarette smoking all can lead to Zinc deficiency. Physical stress or injury may lead to zinc deficiency, as well as chronic psychological stress. Zinc is one of the few minerals lost rapidly when the body is placed in chronic stressful situations, which can lead to zinc deficiency even with adequate RDA. Insufficient zinc has many effects on the immune system, particularly T-lymphocytes, decreased number and activity of killer cells, and impaired antibody production.
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