Does Taking Zinc Supplement Reduces The Hunger Of Baby?

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

Question: Does taking zinc supplement reduce the hunger of baby?
Recently our paediatrician suggested adding 5 drops(once in a dat) of visyneral zinc drops to Tanish's formula milk. It appears that his hunger has been reduced. Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Zinc supplement will not reduce hunger

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXX

Zinc supplements are usually prescribed by Pediatrician as diet is usually deficient in it. It does not affect the hunger of the baby.

Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar