Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency

Poor sense of taste and smell
Poor wound healing
Scaly, inflamed skin
Loss of appetite
Dislike of protein foods
Cravings for breads or other carbohydrates
Poor nail growth
White spots on the fingernails
Frequent, frontal headaches
Tendency toward allergies
Poor immune funciton (frequent colds and flu)
Acne or other skin eruptions
Dry, flaky, inflamed skin
Severe depression, to the point of suicide ideation
Poor cognitive abilities
Poor digestion

Adapted from "The Crazy Makers" by Carol Simontacchi