Does zinc absorption decrease when you eat more zinc?
1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026
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We analyzed the available evidence and found that when people eat more zinc, their bodies absorb a smaller percentage of it. This adjustment happens even when the diet includes compounds like phytates, which are known to interfere with mineral absorption [1]. The body appears to naturally regulate...
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