1). Approximation of zinc distribution in the body per respective tissues/organs.
2). Conditions associated with deficiencies.
Zinc Content in Body:
*Muscle: ~49.5%
*Bone: ~36.7%
*Liver: ~3.4%
*Skin: ~4.2%
*Whole blood: ~1.5%
Conditions Associated with Zinc Deficiency:
*Brain: Impaired development, Alzheimer's disease, Stroke, Depression
*Eye: Macular degeneration.
*Immune System: Thymic atrophy, Infections, Allergies.
*Cardiovascular: Atherosclerosis.
*Liver: Cirrhosis; Increased risk of head, neck, breast, and prostate cancers
*Reproductive Health: Lower fertility, impaired fetal development, reduced birth weight.
NOTE: not all conditions associated with zinc deficiency are a direct cause of zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency can be a byproduct of disease/condition or an "unhealthy lifestyle" that contributes to a condition - i.e., reverse causation should be considered in some circumstances.