Hair loss and easy to get tired, weakened immunity? Doctor: 8 kinds of natural foods to supplement zinc, both men and women need it!

Tired easily? Always losing hair? Poor immunity often catch colds? Memory decline? Be careful that your body lacks zinc! Gao Minghong, the chief physician of the Department of Urology of the Three Gorges Enzhugong Hospital, said that many people think that only boys need zinc supplementation, but in fact, zinc will be lost from all parts of the body, and both men and women will be deficient in zinc!

Gao Minghong explained that if the body lacks zinc, symptoms such as easy fatigue, hair loss, slow wound healing, poor immune function, eczema on the skin, poor cognitive function of the brain, loss of muscles, and impact on reproductive function will occur, and call on the public to supplement zinc content, enhance immunity and prevent lesions.

8 kinds of natural foods to supplement zinc

According to the National Health Administration, the daily intake of zinc is 15 mg for men and 12 mg for women, and the upper limit is 35 mg. Excessive amounts will have adverse effects on the body. Gao Minghong added that people can supplement from natural foods. For every 100 grams of food, the zinc content of oysters is 78.6 mg, wheat is 14.95 mg, beef is 12.3 mg, pig feet 11.03 mg, clams 10.9 mg, pumpkin seeds 10.3 mg, nuts 5.6 mg, dark chocolate 3.3 mg, etc.

4 types of people most need zinc supplementation 1. Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Gao Minghong said that women who are pregnant and breastfeeding need zinc very much. Zinc can help fetus and infant development.

2. Men

Gao Minghong said that male prostate hypertrophy is very common, so early prevention is very important. Zinc can improve reproductive function, prevent prostate hypertrophy, and strengthen muscles.

3. Over the age of 50

As you get older, your body will lose muscle faster and your immunity will decline, so zinc supplementation is more important.

4. Vegetarians

Gao Minghong added that due to the low content of zinc in vegetables and fruits, it is recommended that vegetarians can supplement with beans or multigrain rice, or consider lozenge supplements.