According to Assoc.Prof.Dr.BS Tran Thanh Tu – Head of General Pediatrics Department, Deputy Director, National Institute of Pediatrics: “It is very difficult for parents to recognize their baby’s zinc deficiency and iron deficiency during the nurturing process, but only know when there are consequences of zinc and iron deficiency. Consequences of zinc and iron deficiency have long-term negative effects negative effects on children’s development, especially brain development, causing fatigue, reduced attention, irritability, susceptibility to infections due to underdeveloped immune system, anorexia, retardation in height and weight”
Why are children deficient in zinc and iron despite eating well?
First: Quantity zinc, iron The reserve from mother to child in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy is only enough for the first 4-6 months of life. Zinc in breast milk in the first 3 months averages 2-3 mg/liter, but after 3 months it drops to 0.9 mg/liter and gradually decreases in the following months. Iron in breast milk also contains only 0.35mg / liter, so the mother taking micronutrients after giving birth only to restore the body, not to excrete iron and zinc through breast milk. Therefore, in order to have enough amount of about 1mg/1kg of body weight, a 4-month-old baby must use 17-22 liters of breast milk daily. This is an unthinkable!
When entering the weaning stage, the ability to absorb zinc and iron through food is very low, zinc absorption is from 10-30%, iron is only about 5-15%, especially it is also reduced by rich foods. phytate such as starch, fiber.
Moreover, foods rich in zinc and iron are often expensive foods such as crabs, shrimps, salmon, red meats… so the frequency of eating is not regular. Therefore, even if the baby eats well, it is difficult for the baby’s body to absorb the necessary zinc and iron.
Consequences of iron and zinc deficiency in children
Iron participates in the formation of hemoglobin (hemoglobin), transports O2 to the organs to ensure proper functioning of the body, supports immunity and stimulates enzymes to function. Therefore, iron deficiency causes nutritional anemia, reduces learning ability, concentration, inactivity, reduces resistance and increases the risk of infections.
Zinc micronutrients stimulate the development of immune cells, support children’s appetite, enhance absorption, and promote height growth and are one of the essential substances that help neurotransmitters work. better because the memory center of the brain contains very high amounts of zinc.
Although it plays an important role, the manifestation of lack of zinc, iron It is extremely silent, difficult to diagnose, and easily confused with other diseases. Because it is difficult to recognize, parents do not actively supplement zinc and iron for children according to their daily needs, causing zinc and iron deficiency in children to be at an alarming rate. According to Dr. BS Phan Bich Nga, Director of the Center for Nutrition Examination and Consulting – National Institute of Nutrition: “After 6 months, the need for zinc and iron increases, increasing by half, even double. In particular, iron-deficient children often lack zinc and vice versa.”
How should mothers supplement iron and zinc for children?
To make sure enough zinc, iron children for their all-round development. In addition to actively adding foods rich in zinc and iron into their daily meals, parents also need to add products with adequate zinc and iron to meet daily needs such as TPBVSK Fitobimbi Ferro C, product The product is recommended for use in the book “Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of nutritional diseases in children” published by the National Institute of Nutrition.
TBVSK Fitobimbi Ferro C with the main ingredients is iron gluconate, zinc gluconate combined with copper gluconate, vitamin B12, German chrysanthemum and vitamin C rich acerola to help increase absorption and optimal protection of iron and zinc. Thereby supporting children to eat well, reduce fatigue, increase concentration, reduce minor illnesses, reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia, develop both physical and brain for children.
The product is prepared in the form of a sweet, easy-to-drink syrup, without the fishy smell of iron and the acrid taste of zinc, so it is easy for children to accept. Mothers can use it directly or dilute it with other foods and drinks of children without affecting the quality.
Products meet cGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 22000 standards, so they have high uniformity and stability in drug content. In particular, the product does not contain gluten, does not contain lactose, so it does not cause allergies, does not cause side effects for children when used.
The product is imported in full box from Itlay, and distributed exclusively by Delap Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
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