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Zinc supplements
In some cases, patients need an extra zinc intake to get rid of the excess ammonia. This mineral is vital to eliminate ammonia, and different from other minerals, there’s no zinc storage in the body. Thus, zinc intake is essential every day to maintain proper ammonia levels. Talk to your doctor to know which vitamin supplement is right for you because some are not recommended for liver problems.
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