I believe that many parents have wondered why zinc supplementation has not been effective for their childrenHow long does it take for a child to take zinc supplementation to take effect?In fact, the zinc that the child added is likely to be just a "formality" and has not been absorbed!
Zinc supplementation after meals: Children have delicate stomachs, supplementing zinc on an empty stomach will not only affect the absorption of zinc, but also stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, prone to nausea, vomiting, and even gastrointestinal reactions such as diarrhea. It is recommended to supplement after meals.
Do not supplement iron and zinc together: Iron competes with zinc for transport carriers, resulting in an element that is not absorbed, or is poorly absorbed. It is recommended that zinc supplementation be separated from iron supplementation for at least half an hour, or zinc supplementation with vitamin A and B vitamins for better absorption.
Pay attention to your diet during zinc supplementation: During the period of zinc supplementation, if the child consumes foods containing too much oxalic acid, phytic acid and fiber (spinach, snow peas, peas, etc.), it is easy to have a chemical reaction with zinc in the digestive tract and produce precipitation, which will affect the absorption of zinc.
In addition, choosing the right zinc agent is really a top priority!Before choosing, parents can understand the demand for zinc supplementation for children of all ages, so as to facilitate reference in subsequent supplementation.
0-6 months: 2mg days.
6-12 months: 35mg day.
1-3 years: 4 mg days.
3-7 years: 55mg day.
When choosing a zinc agent, you can refer to the following 4 points to start with a zinc agent suitable for your child:
Zinc source: organic zinc, inorganic zinc;New Organic Zinc Traditional organic zinc.
Ingredients: Choose ingredients that are clean and have no artificial colors, flavors, etc.
Absorption rate: Choose a high absorption rate that does not increase the burden on the child's stomach.
Dosage form: The liquid dosage form is easy to swallow without getting stuck in the throat, and it is easy to feed.