Zinc: 7 red flags you’re low in this essential mineral (and why it’s more harmful than you think)
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m. | Source: Times of India
On paper, zinc might seem like an ordinary element, but when it comes to health, it is one of the most important minerals ever — from helping your immune system fight infections to supporting skin health, wound healing, growth, and even brain function, that common mineral quietly plays a vast role. And when a mineral plays so many roles for the benefits of the body, it's only normal that its deficiency will leave an evident impact.Now, due to the fact that our body doesn't produce zinc naturally, it has to be sourced through our diet. And, even on healthy diets that are full of vitamins, minerals, and generally essential nutrients, our intake or absorption of zinc isn't always adequate to cause a silent yet serious deficiency. But here's the thing: when our bodies experience zinc deficiency, many of us remain oblivious to the subtle signs and symptoms arising.Why?Because more often than not, we dismiss those red flags as fatigue, hair fall, or mood swings-the symptoms common enough that we attribute them to just stress or aging. Those subtle symptoms can pile up and become a bigger burden if left unchecked.And because it is so easily overlooked, being aware of the red flags of zinc deficiency is important to prevent that from happening.In this article, we explore seven such major red flags that may indicate you're low on zinc — and explain why ignoring such early warnings can be more harmful than you think.
