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Those with zinc deficiency have weakened immune function and are prone to various infectious diseases, including diarrhea and colds. Zinc supplementation should primarily be achieved through dietary means. Consume more zinc-rich foods such as fish, lean meat, animal liver and kidneys, eggs, dairy products, and also eat more aquatic shellfish like oysters, scallops, and abalone. Additionally, consume more hard-shelled foods such as chestnuts, walnuts, and peanuts. Traditional Chinese medicine can also be effective for zinc supplementation. For example, He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) has a high zinc content.