{"product_id":"zinc","title":"Zinc","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Test\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eZinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function, wound healing, skin health, and normal taste and smell. Low zinc can be linked to frequent infections, slow-healing wounds, hair shedding, poor appetite, or changes in taste, while high zinc is usually from over-supplementation and can affect copper balance. Because zinc levels can vary with diet, inflammation, and supplements, doctors often interpret this test together with overall nutrition and other lab findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo fasting needed. If possible, avoid taking zinc supplements on the morning of the test unless your doctor advises otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Time to Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTests Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinc Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it done\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eChecking suspected zinc deficiency due to poor intake, gut malabsorption, or increased needs (e.g., pregnancy or chronic illness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEvaluation of frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, or taste\/smell changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMonitoring zinc levels when taking zinc supplements or in long-term restrictive diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAssessment of nutritional status as part of a broader wellness or deficiency workup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Klaro Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63396449419633,"sku":null,"price":2990.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/0788\/3121\/files\/blood_test_sample_small_66d45190-091f-4f4f-85c6-cacf4f9c9fac.jpg?v=1768438046","url":"https:\/\/www.klaro.ph\/products\/zinc","provider":"Klaro Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}