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Hello doctor! The doctor asked me what kind of zinc supplement is good for my baby? Ask your doctor for advice. Thank you doctor.
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Zinc is an indispensable trace mineral for the development of children. The role of zinc is extremely important that is protein synthesis by enzyme mechanism. Zinc supplementation is a way to promote the development of bones, muscles and brains of young children. Children's daily requirements for zinc are not the same from time to time.
Children from 7 months to 3 years old: 5mg elemental zinc/day Children 4-13 years old: 10mg elemental zinc/day Adults: 15mg elemental zinc/day. Pregnant women: 15-25mg of elemental zinc/day. However, a reasonable zinc supplement, suitable for each age and different subjects is extremely important and should be followed as prescribed by the doctor.
Therefore, to know which type of zinc supplement is good for your baby, you need to have your baby go to a pediatric specialist at one of the hospitals and clinics of Vinmec Health System nationwide. After examining and doing the necessary tests, the doctor will make a conclusion whether the baby has a zinc deficiency or not. From there, it will be supplemented with zinc when the baby lacks zinc, because excess zinc causes unpleasant manifestations in the body and affects other biochemical cycles in the child's body.
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