Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain. It's especially bad during my period, and I'm very worried it might affect fertility. Additionally, I'm extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. How should pregnant women take zinc supplements effectively?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women require a higher intake of zinc than the general population. This is because, in addition to their own need for zinc, they must also provide zinc for the developing fetus. If pregnant women do not pay attention to supplementing their diet, they are very likely to become deficient in zinc. Therefore, pregnant women should consume more foods rich in zinc, such as pork liver, pork kidneys, lean meat from meat products; seafood such as fish, nori, oysters, and clams; legume foods such as soybeans, mung beans, and fava beans; and hard-shelled nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, and chestnuts, all of which can be chosen for consumption.