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Does Taking Zinc Supplement Reduces The Hunger Of Baby?
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
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
Brief Answer:
Zinc supplement will not reduce hunger
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
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
Zinc supplement will not reduce hunger
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
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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