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But recent studies show that excess zinc from dental adhesives can build up over a period of years, causing loss of balance, loss of sensation in the hands and feet, and leaving some patients paralyzed.

Federal health experts recommend 8 milligrams of zinc per day for women and 11 milligrams for men. The nutrient helps the body fight off illnesses, repair muscle and regenerate cells.

But too much zinc can purge the body of copper, another essential nutrient needed for normal brain and nervous system function.

A copper deficiency can cause anemia, as well as nerve damage, which can eventually lead to paralysis. Good food sources of copper include seafood, nuts, whole grains and meat.

Attorney Ed Blizzard, who represents several dozen plaintiffs, said Poligrip contains 38 milligrams of zinc per ounce.

Although one tube is meant to last 8 to 10 weeks, Blizzard says some of his patients were using a tube of Poligrip a week, giving them about 45 times the daily recommended dose of zinc.

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Craig Kennison, an analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co., said commercial business was robust, growing nearly 10 percent in the period. But Kennison was troubled that sales to do-it-yourself customers, which account for 70 percent of the retailer's revenue, continued to lag. Do-it-yourself business fell by 0.8 percent in the quarter.

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3-Alarm Fire Engulfs South Philly Business

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―

Click to enlarge: A multi-alarm fire destroyed a three-story building a 15th and Washington Streets in South Philadelphia Thursday, February 18, 2010.
CBS

Firefighters battled a three alarm blaze that has engulfed a business and warehouse in South Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.

Authorities say the fire began at about 2:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of Alter Street. An auto body shop and warehouse were destroyed. All occupants of the mechanical shop were able to escape the flames injured.

Residents of neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution.

Stay with CBS3.com and Eyewitness News for the latest on this story.