Patient's question:
Girl baby, checked for trace element deficiency in zinc, value 53, reference range 73-118, iron slightly low, doctor prescribed zinc-iron-calcium granules. After taking them, she has dry bowel movements, going twice every two days. Is this normal? Is there a better way to supplement zinc? Also, it's said that calcium and zinc cannot be supplemented together. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
It's quite normal for babies to be zinc-deficient, and there's no need to worry excessively. The main thing is to adjust their diet. Animal livers are relatively high in zinc. Additionally, you can cook various seafood soups for your baby, such as scallops, snails, and sea mussels. Nuts like peanuts, walnuts, and chestnuts are also excellent choices for helping babies digest zinc.The above suggestions are for the question "How to supplement zinc for a nine-month-old baby." I hope this helps you. Wishing you good health!