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Zinc has a wide range of actions and is distributed throughout all body tissues and fluids.
IBS is defined as a chronic functional gastrointestinal(GI) disorder characterised by altered bowel habit and abdominal discomfort without detectable structural and biochemical abnormalities.
Medically defined as <3 bowel movements per week. Symptoms involve stool inconsistency, feelings of incomplete emptying, straining, hard and lumpy stools and urge for defecation.
As vitamin C is not extensively stored in the body, daily dietary consumption is required.