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zinc
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Western countries
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Zinc is commonly used as a dietary supplement for immune support and overall health in Western countries.
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9
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2
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zinc
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Eastern countries
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Zinc is widely used in Eastern traditional medicine for treating colds and flu.
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6
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3
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zinc
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Asian countries
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Zinc is used in traditional medicine in Asian countries for health benefits but is not emphasized in dietary supplements and cold remedies.
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4
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zinc
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Chinese traditional medicine
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Zinc is not traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine except for zinc chloride for astringent and antiseptic purposes.
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2
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