Patient's question:
Doctor, do 3-month-old babies need to supplement trace elements? My colleague said they should, but I'm wondering if that's true?Doctor's answer:
According to research, animal-based foods contain significantly higher levels of zinc than plant-based foods, and zinc is also more readily absorbed. Among these, oysters and herring have the highest zinc content. It is recommended that parents include more animal-based foods such as lean meat, pork liver, and fish in their children's diet, as these foods are rich in zinc. If the baby is being artificially fed, parents should pay special attention to adding zinc-rich complementary foods starting from the fourth month of life to help the baby absorb zinc. Examples include minced lean meat, egg yolk, fish paste, and walnut powder.