Tag: RDA

Diagram showing five pathways of zinc loss in athletes: GI secretion, sweat, skin turnover, urine, and semen, with comparative daily amounts in mg
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Zinc depletion in athletes: why the standard RDA falls short during training

The human body stores only ~2 grams of zinc with no physiological reserve. Athletes engaged in intense training lose 20–40%…

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