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Alcoholics at Risk: Copper and Zinc Deficiency Pose Therapeutic Dilemma

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Copper and zinc deficiency in an alcoholic patient: a case report of a therapeutic dilemma
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Copper and zinc deficiencies can occur in people who drink a lot of alcohol. A case study showed a patient with alcohol use disorder had both copper and zinc deficiencies. This is a problem because copper and zinc compete for absorption in the gut. It's important to spot copper deficiency early when treating zinc deficiency in these patients.