74 mg of oysters, 4 mg of beef, 6.5 mg of Alaskan king crab and 2.9 mg of pork chop) 2.9
Zinc deficiency occurs when zinc obtained through diet is insufficient, or when people suffer from certain diseases, such as alcoholism or irritable bowel syndrome, which makes it difficult for the human body to absorb zinc. The common symptoms of zinc deficiency are oral ulcer, alopecia, rash and slow wound healing. However, zinc deficiency can be treated by closely monitoring the process of zinc supplementation and increasing dietary intake.