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Sorry, but that quote is just plain wrong Perhaps I'll add a both-sides-of-the-argument thing later. also improved flow slightly
Zinc is most commonly used to [[galvanization|galvanize]] other metals or alloys to make them [[corrosion]] resistant. It is also a main constituent of many coins.
Zinc is most commonly used to [[galvanization|galvanize]] other metals or alloys to make them [[corrosion]] resistant. It is also a main constituent of many coins.
Zinc lozenges have been claimed to lessen the duration of the common cold, but
Additionally, Zinc is a [[trace element]] essential to life. Deficiency can result in a number of problems, including impaired senses (at least taste, smell, and vision), slowed healing, and reduced immunity to infection. Extreme and prolonged deficiency can lead to kidney, liver, pancreas, or sickle cell diseases, or a host of other issues. Those with a deficiency will usually notice improvement in one or more of these areas if the increase their intake of this mineral.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/zinc-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/DRG-20070269 Retrieved November 20, 2016</ref> (For example, viral infections can be more easily eradicated, food will taste better, vision will improve, and so on.)
:As with more traditional over-the-counter medications, evidence that these products help reduce the duration of colds or lessen symptoms is mostly subjective, says Linda Lambert, cold and flu program director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-67520659.html Zinc may lessen length, severity of cold]</ref>
<!--Zinc lozenges have been claimed to lessen the duration of the common cold, but
:As with more traditional over-the-counter medications, evidence that these products help reduce the duration of colds or lessen symptoms is mostly subjective, says Linda Lambert, cold and flu program director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-67520659.html Zinc may lessen length, severity of cold]</ref>-->
Small pieces of zinc can burn with a blue flame.
Small pieces of zinc can burn with a blue flame.
[[File:Zinc burning.JPG|thumb|Zinc burning]]
[[File:Zinc burning.JPG|thumb|Zinc burning]]
==Notes==
==References==
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{{Periodic table}}
{{Periodic table}}
[[Category:Metals]]
[[Category:Metals]]